The B.I. degree in Chemistry combines academic studies and professional training to prepare students for variety of careers in chemical sciences. The degree is structured so that students gain a depth of understanding in chemistry and a breadth of humanities, other sciences, business and entrepreneurship. The major is composed of a Chemistry core, Mathematics and Science Core, LAS General Education courses, Innovation core, and one of three Cross-discipline components. The Innovation core introduces students to entrepreneurship, grant and proposal writing, and team projects with regional organizations. These team projects align with Chemistry’s professional practice focus. The Cross-discipline component includes business, engineering technology, and globalization.
INNOVATION COURSES - 27 credits
Innovation: INOV 1010, 2010 or 2020, 2100, 3010 or 3020, and 4010 or 4020 - 15 credits
Entrepreneurship: ENTP 1000 and 4500 - 6 credits
Business Law: BLW 2010 - 3 credits
Innovation Elective - 3 credits
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COURSES* - 15 credits
Students choose one concentration:
Business - 15 credits
Engineering Technology - 15 credits
Globalization - 15 credits
*For specific courses, see the B.I. Overview at www.innovation.uccs.edu/BI-overview.html
CHEMISTRY COURSES - 35 credits
General Chemistry: CHEM 1030 and 1060 - 10 credits
- CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1020 cannot be substituted for these requirements.
- B.I. Chemistry majors are encouraged to take the honors section of Chem 1060.
Organic Chemistry: CHEM 3310, 3320, 3370, and 3380 - 10 credits
- B.I. majors who have earned credits for CHEM 3330 and 3340
must take CHEM 3380 or CHEM 4990.
Analytical Chemistry: CHEM 4170 - 4 credits
Biophysical Chemistry: CHEM 4500 - 3 credits
Biochemistry: CHEM 4830 - 3 credits
Chemistry Seminar: CHEM 4950 and 4960 - 2 credits
Chemistry Elective (upper division) - 3 credits
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE COURSES - 13 credits
Mathematics: MATH 1330 - 4 credits
Physics: PES 1110 and 1160 - 5 credits
Biology: BIOL 1210 - 4 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits
Humanities and Social Science area requirements - 24 credits
English: ENGL 1310 and 1410 - 6 credits
TOTAL 120 credits
