Curriculum Map for the Chemistry Major
Option 1: Chemistry Area of Concentration (Professional Chemistry)
This map is not intended to be a rigid template. but rather a suggested sequence of courses that will fulfill General Education, Chemistry Area Concentrationrequirements, and requirements for the baccalaureate degree. Several first year courses require minimum ACT Composite, Math and/or English scores. You should consult with your academic advisor for course scheduling during the pre-registration period for each semester. Full program and course descriptions, as well as degree requirements, can be found in the 2009-2010 Morehead State University Undergraduate Catalog.
| 1st Freshman Semester |
2nd Freshman Semester |
MSU 101, Discovering University Life
MATH 174, Pre-calculus*
ENG 100, Writing I
CHEM 111/111L, Principles of Chemistry I
Humanities General Education Course**
14 credit hours
|
CHEM 112/112L, Principles of Chemistry II
CMSP 108
SCI 110
MATH 175, Calculus
Social Science General Education Course
17 credit hours
|
| 1st Sophomore Semester |
2nd Sophomore Semester |
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I
ENG 200, Writing II
PHYS 231 and lab
MATH 275
16 credit hours
|
CHEM 327/327L, Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 232 and lab
CHEM 360
Social Science General Education Course
15 credit hours
|
| 1st Junior Semester |
2nd Junior Semester |
CHEM 351
CHEM 460
Social Science General Education Course
General Education Elective
General Education Elective
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 171
CHEM 340
CHEM 451***
Practical Living General Education Course
Humanities General Education Course
General Education Elective
18 credit hours
|
| 1st Senior Semester |
2nd Senior Semester |
CHEM 441***
MATH 276 or 363 or 365
SCI 498
General Education Elective
Humanities General Education Course
15-16 credit hours
|
SCI 499
CHEM 476
CHEM 442
General Education Elective
General EducationElective
General Education Elective
16 credit hours
|
Total: 128-129 hours
*Math 174 may be skipped if student is qualified to start in Math 175
**Courses for the minor, gen ed courses, and electives should be chosen to complete 43 upper division credit hours when combined with the major. Pre-health professional students should consult with their advisor regarding an appropriate minor.
***Chemistry 441, 442, 451 and 460 are offered every third semester and have specific prerequisites; consult with advisor regarding exactly which semester you should take it.
