Florida International University Chemistry & Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science In Chemistry  (B.S.) Requirements

Degree Program Hours: 120

In order to be admitted to the major, the student must complete the Core Curriculum or the General Education Requirements.  Additionally, the student must pass the CLAST exam and the following courses:

Course Description
Hours
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I
3
CHM 1045L General Chemistry Lab I
1
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II
3
CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab
1
CHM 2210 CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I  
4
CHM 2210L CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CHM 2211 CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 
3
CHM 2211L CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I
4
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus I Lab
1
PHY 2049 PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II
4
PHY 2049L PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus II Lab
1
MAC 2311 Calculus I
4
MAC 2312 Calculus II
4

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

In addition to the lower division preparation, the student must complete the following list of courses:

Course
Description
Hours
CHM 3120 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
3
CHM 3120L Intro to Analytical Chemistry Lab
1
CHM 3410   Physical Chemistry I*
4
CHM 3410L Physical Chem. Lab I* 
1
CHM 3411  Physical Chemistry II
4
CHM 3411L Physical Chem. Lab II
1
CHM 4130    Instrumental Analysis
3
CHM 4130L Instrumental Analysis Lab
2
CHM 4220    Advanced Organic Chemistry
3
CHM 4304  Biological Chemistry
3
CHM 4304L Biological Chemistry Lab
1
or
or
CHM 4230L Structure Determination Lab
1
CHM 4610 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3
CHM 4610L Advanced  Inorganic Chemistry Lab
1
CHM 4910L  Undergraduate Research**
1
CHM4930 Senior Seminar
1
CHM 4XXX Senior Chemistry Elective
3

and at least 3 additional credits chosen from the following list:

MAP 3302 Differential Equations
3
MAC  3313 Multivariable Calculus
3
CGS  3420 Fortran for Engineers
3

*Students who wish to graduate in the customary four years should make sure they are ready to take Physical Chemistry I at the beginning of the third year of study

**Students who plan to pursue a career in research should plan to start their independent study project no later than the beginning of the fourth year and are encouraged to begin sooner.  

 

 

Contact Information for Administrative Staff
Administrative Office Assistant, CP-304, (305)348-6246 Email Judy Whitt
Graduate Secretary, CP-338, (305)348-3596 Email Rosa Espindola

Department of Chemisty Contact Information
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Miami, Florida 33199
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