Chemistry Honors Certificate

The Chemistry Honors certificate is available for those students with strong math and science backgrounds. This certificate specifies a more-rigorous set of math and physics courses from among the range included in the Chemistry, BS degree. It also requires that Advanced Physical Chemistry be taken as one of the chemistry electives, and that the students completes 3 credit hours of undergraduate research. This certificate is intended for students who plan to go on to graduate study in chemistry, and should give them the necessary background to be successful in obtaining advanced degrees.

Liberal Studies: 14

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements section with the following specifications:

Core Courses: 9

CHEM 442 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Credits: 3 (2)
CHEM 498 - Problems in Chemistry Credits: 3
MATH 225 - Calculus III/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3

Elective Course: 3

MATH 171 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
or any BIOL, COSC, GEOS, MATH, or PHYS course at the 300-level or above (3)

Total Certificate Requirements: 26

(1) Honors certificate also requires a presentation of research during departmental seminar.

(2) Meets 3cr of CHEM controlled elective.

(3) This requirement may also be met by taking an additional 3cr at the 400-level in CHEM or BIOC.

Chemistry Honors Certificate

Liberal Studies: 14

Mathematics:

Natural Science:

Liberal Studies Electives: 3

Core Courses: 9

Elective Course: 3

Total Certificate Requirements: 26