The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry is the professional degree in the field of chemistry and requires a minimum of 120 hours of course work and upon completion, students meet the minimum standards of the American Chemical Society as specified by its Committee on Professional Training.  Degree recipients are therefore certified by the American Chemical Society and are eligible for full membership in the world’s largest scientific society. The bachelor program in chemistry at UToledo has been continuously certified for over 70 years.

Chemistry majors study the properties, composition and structure of matter- and how matter changes and impacts everyday life.  Chemistry is considered a cornerstone of the natural sciences and can lead to a wide range of careers in many different and diverse fields.

The B.S. degree in Chemistry provides students with a strong foundation

• in the traditional subdisciplines of chemistry- analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical
• in laboratory skills emphasizing hands-on training with advanced instrumentation in modern facilities
• in research working with faculty on projects that span the entire field of chemistry and biochemistry

Prepares students to

• continue their studies in graduate school toward the Masters or Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry
• enter professional programs such as law, business, medicine, and forensic or veterinary science   
• gain employment with significant responsibility in laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical and allied professional industries. 

Students pursuing a chemistry or biochemistry major may not elect the P/NC option in major or related courses, or prerequisites for these courses, except as noted in specific course descriptions. Students pursuing a BS/BA in Chemistry cannot double major with a BS/BA in Biochemistry, or minor in Chemistry.  The minor in Green Chemistry and Engineering or the certificate in Analytical Chemistry are permitted.

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For the bachelor of science degree in chemistry 44 hours of CHEM courses are required.

The following courses must be included:
CHEM 1230    General Chemistry I    
CHEM 1240    General Chemistry II    
CHEM 1280    General Chemistry Lab I    
CHEM 1290    General Chemistry Lab II    
CHEM 2410    Organic Chemistry I    
CHEM 2420    Organic Chemistry II    
CHEM 2480    Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors: Separations and Elementary Synthesis    
CHEM 2490    Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Majors: Synthesis and Identification    
CHEM 3310    Analytical Chemistry    
CHEM 3360    Analytical Chemistry Laboratory    
CHEM 3510    Biochemistry I    
CHEM 3610    Inorganic Chemistry I    
CHEM 3730    Physical Chemistry I    
CHEM 3740    Physical Chemistry II    
CHEM 3860    Advanced Laboratory I    
CHEM 3870    Advanced Laboratory II    
CHEM 4300    Instrumental Analysis    
CHEM 4880    Advanced Laboratory III    
Optional advanced chemistry courses include any other 3000 or 4000 level CHEM courses except the following:CHEM 3712 CHEM 3722, CHEM 3732, CHEM 3742, CHEM 3910, CHEM 3920, and CHEM 4920

The following related courses are also required:     
MATH 1830 and MATH 1840, or MATH 1850 and MATH 1860 (Calculus I and II); MATH 2850 Elementary Multivariable Calculus
PHYS 2130 , PHYS 2135 , PHYS 2140 and PHYS 2145 (Physics I and II, plus labs) 

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

 Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Concentration, BS 

For the bachelor of science degree in chemistry - materials chemistry concentration 59 hours of CHEM courses are required.

The following courses must be included:
CHEM 1230    General Chemistry I    
CHEM 1240    General Chemistry II    
CHEM 1280    General Chemistry Lab I    
CHEM 1290    General Chemistry Lab II    

CHEM 2410    Organic Chemistry I    
CHEM 2420    Organic Chemistry II    
CHEM 2480    Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors: Separations and Elementary Synthesis  
CHEM 2490    Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Majors: Synthesis and Identification  

CHEM 3310    Analytical Chemistry    
CHEM 3360    Analytical Chemistry Laboratory    

CHEM 3610    Inorganic Chemistry I    
CHEM 3730    Physical Chemistry I    
CHEM 3740    Physical Chemistry II    

CHEM 3860    Advanced Laboratory I    
CHEM 3870    Advanced Laboratory II   

CHEM 4810    Materials Science I 
CHEM 4820    Materials Science II 

Two of:

CHEM 4800    Advanced Materials Chemistry 
CHEM 4830    Nanomaterials Science
CHEE 4800     Polymer Science And Engineering

Two of:
CHEM 3810     Chemistry of Sustainable Energy Resources
CHEM 4200     Green Chemistry
CHEM 4600     Physical Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4625     Chemistry of Main Group Elements
CHEM 4850     X-Ray Crystallography

Optional advanced chemistry courses include any other 3000 or 4000 level CHEM courses except the following:CHEM 3712CHEM 3722, CHEM 3732, CHEM 3742, CHEM 3910, CHEM 3920, and

The following related courses are also required:     
MATH 1850 and MATH 1860 (Calculus I and II); MATH 2850 Elementary Multivariable Calculus
PHYS 2130  and PHYS 2135 and PHYS 2140 and PHYS 2145 (Physics I and II) 

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

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Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
CHEM 1230	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1280	General Chemistry Lab I	1
Choose one of the following		4
MATH 1830	Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators
MATH 1850	Single Variable Calculus I
ENGL 1110	College Composition I	3
NSM 1000	Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors	2
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	17
Second Term
CHEM 1240	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1290	General Chemistry Lab II	1
Choose one of the following		4
MATH 1840	Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators
MATH 1860	Single Variable Calculus II
CHEM 1910	Survey Of Research	1
ENGL 1130	College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse	3
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	16
Third Term
CHEM 2410	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 2480	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors: Separations and Elementary Synthesis	2
MATH 2850	Elementary Multivariable Calculus	4
CHEM 3310	Analytical Chemistry	2
PHYS 2130	Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I	4
PHYS 2135	Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab	1
	Hours	16
Fourth Term
CHEM 2420	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHEM 2490	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Majors: Synthesis and Identification	2
CHEM 3360	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (WAC)	2
PHYS 2140	Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II	4
PHYS 2145	Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab	1
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	15
Fifth Term
CHEM 3510	Biochemistry I	3
CHEM 3730	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 3860	Advanced Laboratory I (WAC)	2
CHEM 3910	Undergraduate Research II	1
Multicultural Non-US Diversity		3
Social Science Core elective		3
	Hours	15
Sixth Term
CHEM 3610	Inorganic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 3740	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHEM 3870	Advanced Laboratory II	2
CHEM 3910	Undergraduate Research II	1
Multicultural Diversity of US		3
Elective		3
	Hours	15
Seventh Term
CHEM 4300	Instrumental Analysis	2
CHEM 4880	Advanced Laboratory III	2
CHEM 4910	Undergraduate Research III	1
Choose One of the Following		3-4
BIOL 2150	Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation
BIOL 2170	Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance
EEES 2010	Introduction To Environmental Studies
EEES 2100	Fundamentals Of Geology
EEES 2150	Biodiversity
Electives		6
	Hours	14-15
Eighth Term
Art/Humanities Core		3
Electives - to reach 120 hours		9
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	120-121

See course catalog for pre- and co-requisites.

Electives without recommendation are to be determined by the student using Banner Degree Audit program to determine which courses fulfill requirements and then by student interest of courses presented as satisfying the requirement.

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Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
CHEM 1230	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1280	General Chemistry Lab I	1
MATH 1850	Single Variable Calculus I	4
ENGL 1110	College Composition I	3
NSM 1000	Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors	2
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	17
Second Term
CHEM 1240	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1290	General Chemistry Lab II	1
MATH 1860	Single Variable Calculus II	4
CHEM 1910	Survey Of Research	1
ENGL 1130	College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse	3
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	16
Third Term
CHEM 2410	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 2480	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors: Separations and Elementary Synthesis	2
CHEM 3310	Analytical Chemistry	2
MATH 2850	Elementary Multivariable Calculus	4
PHYS 2130	Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I	4
PHYS 2135	Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab	1
	Hours	16
Fourth Term
CHEM 2420	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHEM 2490	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Majors: Synthesis and Identification	2
CHEM 3360	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (WAC)	2
PHYS 2140	Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II	4
PHYS 2145	Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab	1
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	15
Fifth Term
Choose One of the Following		4
CHEM 4810	Materials Science I
CHEM 4800	Advanced Materials Chemistry
CHEE 4800	Polymer Science And Engineering
CHEM 3730	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 3860	Advanced Laboratory I (WAC)	2
CHEM 3910	Undergraduate Research II	1
Multicultural Non-US Diversity		3
Social Science Core elective		3
	Hours	16
Sixth Term
Choose One of the Following		4
CHEM 4820	Materials Science II
CHEM 4830	Nanomaterials Science
CHEM 3610	Inorganic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 3740	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHEM 3870	Advanced Laboratory II	2
CHEM 3910	Undergraduate Research II	1
Multicultural Diversity of US		3
	Hours	16
Seventh Term
Choose One of the Following		4
CHEM 4810	Materials Science I
CHEM 4800	Advanced Materials Chemistry
CHEE 4800	Polymer Science And Engineering
CHEM 4910	Undergraduate Research III	2
Choose One of the Following		3-4
CHEM 3810	Chemistry of Sustainable Energy Resources
CHEM 4200	Green Chemistry
CHEM 4600	Physical Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4850	X-Ray Crystallography
Choose One of the Following		3-4
BIOL 2150	Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation
BIOL 2170	Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance
EEES 2010	Introduction To Environmental Studies
EEES 2100	Fundamentals Of Geology
EEES 2150	Biodiversity
	Hours	12-14
Eighth Term
Choose One of the Following		4
CHEM 4820	Materials Science II
CHEM 4830	Nanomaterials Science
CHEM 4910	Undergraduate Research III	2
Choose One of the Following		3
CHEM 3810	Chemistry of Sustainable Energy Resources
CHEM 4200	Green Chemistry
CHEM 4625	Chemistry of Main Group Elements
Art/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	120-122

• PLO 1. Demonstrate a mastery of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics.
• PLO 2. Demonstrate a mastery of fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics principles, chemical kinetics, chemical reactivity, and synthetic methodology.
• PLO 3. Make observations, formulate hypotheses, understand theory and application of chemical instrumentation, design and carry out experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use equations, models and statistics to test and apply these concepts.
• PLO 4. Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral and visual formats.
• PLO 5. Locate and use information in the primary literature and research databases.
• PLO 6. Critically read, assess, and evaluate scientific publications, presentations and data.
• PLO 7. Understand and observe proper safety, ethical, and professional practices.
• PLO 8. Apply the concepts and practices of chemistry to areas outside the laboratory, including societal and policy issues.