Chemistry, B.A.

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Chemistry Major

The Bachelor of Science degree program is rigorous; its certification by the American Chemical Society enhances the stature and usefulness of this degree. Students planning to continue into graduate work are encouraged to take the program.

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs are described below. Detailed curricula are available from the department chair.

Requirements

Students who choose to major in chemistry must meet the following requirements in addition to the special requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree:

34 hours of chemistry courses of which 18 hours must be advanced hours.

At least 6 credit hours must be hands-on laboratory experiences, that include a minimum of 200 contact hours in physical (i.e., not virtual or computer-based) laboratories.

Suggested Program Plan

Suggested Program - Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Credit by Examination for Chemistry

Course	Course No.	Test Program	Test Subject	Minimum Score	Credit Hours
CHEM	1311	AP	Chemistry	5	3
CHEM	1111	Lab Departmental Assessment	Chemistry	See note below¹	1
CHEM	1111	Honors Chemistry	Chemistry	See note below²	1

Note:

¹ The Lab Departmental Assessment involves a review of the student’s Advanced Placement Lab Book.

² Completion of CHEM 1321 , CHEM 1322 , and CHEM 1112H (all honors) with a grade of at least C- in each course.

For additional information regarding Credit by Examination, please go to the University of Houston’s University Testing Services (UTS) website.

Chemistry, B.A.

Chemistry Major

Requirements

Chemistry:

Mathematics:

Physics:

Suggested Program Plan

Credit by Examination for Chemistry