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

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

MATH 131Calculus I

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

 

COMM and Foreign Language Choose 6 credits from the following:

6

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

Foreign Language (one semester)

3

AND

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

 

Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours:

6

FA/THTR/ART/Music Elective(s)

3

HIST History Elective

3

LIT Literature Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:44

Major Courses

CHEM 164General Chemistry II

4

CHEM 280Analytical Chemistry

4

CHEM 365Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4

CHEM 461Physical Chemistry I

3

CSC 121Programming I: Control Structures

3

MATH 132Calculus II

4

NS 200Science & Faith Seminar

1

NS 333Scientific Research Methods

2

PHYS 121General Physics I

4

PHYS 122General Physics II

4

PHYS 301Quantum Physics

4

Total Credit Hours:41
 

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:35

Total Credit Hours: 120