Chemistry
Earning a B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry from Georgian Court University has the ability to position you for a wide range of careers.
Today’s chemistry graduates can pursue teaching, laboratory work, or a career in the health or business arena. GCU offers several partnerships with other institutions and opportunities for hands-on learning. Additionally, the Honors Program awards students the ability to conduct independent research alongside a professor.
The undergraduate chemistry degree programs are only the beginning. If you want to go on to earn a doctoral degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in pharmacy or physical therapy, that’s also an option.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
A minimum of 31 chemistry credits, plus courses in related areas, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Courses | ||
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH224 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH241 | Quant. Analysis | 4.0 |
| CH304 | Chemical Literature | 2.0 |
| CH331 | Quantum Chemistry | 4.0 |
| or CH311 | Biochemistry I | |
| CH332 | Reaction Dynamics | 4.0 |
| CH420 | Chemistry/Biochemistry Seminar | 1.0 |
| Related Courses | ||
| PH121 | University Physics I | 4.0 |
| PH122 | University Physics II | 4.0 |
| MA115 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MA116 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| Total Credits | 47.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
A minimum of 42 chemistry credits, plus courses in related areas, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Courses | ||
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH224 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH241 | Quant. Analysis | 4.0 |
| CH304 | Chemical Literature | 2.0 |
| CH331 | Quantum Chemistry | 4.0 |
| CH332 | Reaction Dynamics | 4.0 |
| CH334 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4.0 |
| CH402 | Instrumental Analysis | 4.0 |
| CH416 | Topics in Chemistry/Biochemistry | 3.0 |
| CH420 | Chemistry/Biochemistry Seminar | 1.0 |
| Related Courses | ||
| PH121 | University Physics I | 4.0 |
| PH122 | University Physics II | 4.0 |
| MA115 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MA116 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| Strongly Recommended | ||
MA215 | Calculus III | |
| Total Credits | 58.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Add a flair of expertise to your science background when you earn a minor in chemistry from GCU. Gain insights into the scientific principles and discover real-world ways to apply what you learn in the lab.
Minor Sequence
A minimum of 23 hours of credit is required including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH224 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
At least 11 of these hours must be earned at Georgian Court.
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
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