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Chemistry, B.S.

A chemistry degree is highly regarded among technical degrees offered nationwide and is strong preparation for immediate careers in industry, government, education. Graduate and professional schools are also options considered by most chemistry majors. Types of future study or employment could include regulatory affairs, quality control, forensic science, environmental compliance, chemical information, materials science, personal care products, oil and petroleum industries, and medicinal chemistry.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3
BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3
CHEM 163General Chemistry I

4
COMM 171Speech Communication

3
ENGL 101Written Communication II

3
ENGL 102Written Communication III

3
Art/Drama/Music

3
 
Foreign Language (two semesters)

6
OR
1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3
 
HIST History Elective

3
KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1
 
KINE 117On the Ball Training

1
OR
KINE 124Aerobics

1
OR
KINE 128Physical Fitness

1
OR
KINE 135Weight Training

1
 
LIT Literature

3
MATH 131Calculus I

4
PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3
PHIL 452Senior Experience

1
PSYC 182General Psychology

3
SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3
THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3
Total Credit Hours:50-53

Content Courses

CHEM 164General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 280Analytical Chemistry

4
CHEM 365Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
CHEM 461Physical Chemistry I

3
PHYS 301Quantum Physics

4
NS 200Science & Faith Seminar

1
NS 333Scientific Research Methods

2
Total Credit Hours:30

Cognates and Prerequisites

BIOL 125General Biology: Cell and Molecular

4
BIOL 208Intermediate Molecular Cell Biology

3
MATH 132Calculus II

4
PHYS 121General Physics I

4
PHYS 122General Physics II

4
Total Credit Hours:19

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:18-21

Total Credit Hours: 120