Major and Related Courses
- Foreign Language: Through the first college year or the equivalent through placement exam. Students with documented evidence that English is their second language as determined by the department head will meet the foreign language requirement after successful completion of English 122.
- Mathematics 151/152†, 161/162;
- Physics 103/183† and 104/184† or Physics 230/280† and 231/281†;
- Chemistry 121/123 (or 125), 122/124, 286, 333, 341, 351/353, 352/354, 371, 372, 386, 443, 466, 486r.
Chemistry Concentrations:
2144 - Chemistry; 2146 - Premedicine; 2148 - Predentistry
- Chemistry 434; Mathematics 212;
- One Chemistry elective from 342, 453 or 467
- One Chemistry research course from 495r, 496r, or 497r (a second course from 342, 453, or 467 may be substituted.)
- 2.0 average in all chemistry courses (excluding Chemistry 111 and 211).
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
†Also satisfies general education requirement.
Typical course of study in Chemistry (B.S.)
Freshman Year
First Semester: Chemistry 121/123; English 121; Mathematics 144*; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Humanities and Fine Arts. Second Semester: Chemistry 122/124; English 122; Mathematics 145; Humanities and Fine Arts.
Sophomore Year
First Semester: Chemistry 286, 341, 351/353; Mathematics 151/152. Second Semester: Chemistry 352/354; Mathematics 161/162; Physics 103/183; Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Junior year
First Semester: Chemistry 386, 371, 466; Foreign Language I; Physics 104/184. Second Semester: Chemistry 372, 497; Mathematics 210 or 307; Foreign Language II; Cultures and Civilizations
Senior year
First Semester: Chemistry 333, 486r; Chemistry elective with lab; Cultures and Civilizations; Mathematics 212. Second Semester: Chemistry 434, 443; Cultures and Civilizations; Elective.
Total Hours: 120
*Students beginning in Mathematics 151/152 or higher should advance their mathematics sequence and select electives to bring their total hours to 120.
Chemistry: Biochemistry Concentration
2244 - Chemistry; 2246 - Premedicine; 2248 - Predentistry
- Chemistry 467;
- Biology 121, 122, 325 and one course from Biology 311 or 428
- One Chemistry research course recommended from 495r, 496r or 497r
- 2.0 average in all chemistry courses (excluding Chemistry 111 and 211).
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
†Also satisfies general education requirement.
Typical course of study in Biochemistry (B.S.)
Freshman Year
First Semester: Chemistry 121/123; Biology 121; English 121; Mathematics 145. Second Semester: Chemistry 122/124; Biology 122; English 122; Mathematics 151/152.
Sophomore Year
First Semester: Chemistry 341, 351/353, Physics 103/183; Mathematics 161/162. Second Semester: Chemistry 286, 352/354; Physics 104/184; Biology 325; Elective.
Junior year
First Semester: Chemistry 371, 386, 466; Foreign Language I; Cultures and Civilizations; Second Semester: Chemistry 372; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Foreign Language II; Mathematics 210.
Senior year
First Semester: Chemistry 333; Biology 311 or 428; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Cultures and Civilizations; Humanities and Fine Arts. Second Semester: Chemistry 443, 467, 486r; Cultures and Civilizations; Humanities and Fine Arts.
Total Hours: 120
1Students beginning in Mathematics 151/152 or higher should advance their mathematics sequence and select electives to bring their total hours to 120.
4530 - CHEMISTRY MINOR
Chemistry 121/123 (or 125), 122/124, 341, 351/353, 352/354, and one course selected from 342, 371, 443, or 466.
Minimum 2.0 average in the minor.
CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHEM)
111 Chemistry and the Environment (3)
Examines chemical concepts and methods of investigation with applications to the environment. Spring semester odd years. Credit may not apply toward a chemistry major.
119 Light and Life (4)
Examines the methods of investigation that lead to our understanding of light and its role in nature and human development. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: UTCMath Placement, Level 20. May be registered as Biology 119 or Physics 119. Credit allowed in only one of the three courses.
121 General Chemistry I (3)
Surveys chemical principles involving structure, properties and reactions. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours Prerequisite: UTC Math Placement level 20 or Mathematics 106 or equivalent. Chemistry 125 may be substituted for Chemistry 121 and 123 in meeting all requirements. Corequisite: Chemistry 123.
122 General Chemistry II (3)
Examines chemical concepts in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: 121 or 125 with a minimum grade of C; UTC Math Placement Level 30 or Mathematics 131 or 144 (Chemistry majors). Corequisite: Chemistry 124.
123 General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 121. Every semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: UTC Math Placement Level 20 or Mathematics 106 or equivalent. Corequisite: Chemistry 121.
124 General Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 122. Every semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite Chemistry 123 with a minimum grade of C; UTC Math Placement Level 30 or Mathematics 131 or 144 (Chemistry majors). Corequisite: Chemistry 122.
125 Honors General Chemistry (4)
Provides an advanced survey of chemical principles involving structure, properties, reactions, and organic chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes advanced experimental procedures. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Chemistry 125 may be substituted for Chemistry 121/123 in meeting all requirements.
168 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry (3)
A selection of chemistry principles relevant to health fields, including a survey of organic and biochemistry. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121/123 or 125 with minimum grade of C. Credit not allowed after Chemistry 466. Credit may not be applied toward a chemistry major.
