Chemistry: Bachelor of Science
Program Description
The Chemistry Program at Lake Superior State University is now accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). According to the 2011 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimator, more people are employed as chemists and chemical technicians than in any other job classification in the life and physical science occupations (http://stats.bls.gov). With many free electives and a common general education core, a chemistry degree can also be used in combination with other majors or minors such as pre-professional (medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, law, etc.), engineering, business, biology, and many more to match student interest and career plans.
Graduates with a bachelor of science in chemistry work in many disciplines and industries, and many proceed on to graduate school in natural sciences, medicine, law, and engineering. Internships in chemistry are encouraged where students can gain valuable real-world work experience while gaining college credit. In addition, students pursuing the ACS certified degree will participate in an applied research project in close collaboration with faculty members to address meaningful chemical-based problems. These projects, through the excellent preparation they provide our students, are often cited as important factors in successful job searches and entry into graduate programs.
The LSSU chemistry program has been approved by the American Chemical Society, and may provide certified degrees in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry Pre-Professional, and Environmental Chemistry if a student chooses this track. In addition, the BS in Chemistry Secondary Education degree may also be certified by the ACS. Graduates completing the prescribed requirements are awarded an ACS certificate signifying their completion of the approved degree and can qualify for membership in the Society upon graduation.
American Chemical Society
Committee on Professional Training
155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036
Available degrees (see specific degree requirements further down the page):
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science Chemistry
Chemistry Degree Requirements (57 credits minimum)
- CHEM115 General Chemistry I 5
- CHEM116 General Chemistry II 5
- CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I 4
- CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis 4
- CHEM261 Inorganic Chemistry 4
- CHEM310 Applied Spectroscopy 4
- CHEM326 Organic Chemistry II 4
- CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis 4
- CHEM351 Introductory Biochemistry 4
- CHEM361 Physical Chemistry I 4
- CHEM362 Physical Chemistry II 3
- CHEM363 Physical Chemistry Lab 1
- CHEM395 Junior Seminar 1
- CHEM461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
- CHEM462 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1
- CHEM495 Senior Project 2
- CHEM499 Senior Seminar 1
- CHEM/CCHM Electives 300 level or higher (3 cr min)
Support Courses (20-21 credits)
- USEM101 University Seminar I: Foundation Success 1
- BUSN211 Business Statistics 3
or - MATH207 Principles of Statistical Methods 3
- MATH151 Calculus I 4
- MATH152 Calculus II 4
or - MATH112 Calculus for Business & Life Science I 4
- EGNR140 Linear Algebra Num Meth Engineers 2
- EGNR245 Calculus App for Technology 3
- Two semesters of college physics with laboratory (8 cr min)
General Electives (24 credits)
General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 is required in your General Education Requirements.
Bachelor of Science Chemistry, Secondary Teaching
Chemistry Requirements (44 credits)
- CHEM115 General Chemistry I 5
- CHEM116 General Chemistry II 5
- CHEM225 Organic Chemistry I 4
- CHEM231 Quantitative Analysis 4
- CHEM261 Inorganic Chemistry 4
- CHEM326 Organic Chemistry II 4
- CHEM332 Instrumental Analysis 4
- CHEM351 Introduction to Biochemistry 4
- CHEM361 Physical Chemistry I 4
- CHEM362 Physical Chemistry II 4
- CHEM363 Physical Chemistry Lab 1
- CHEM395 Junior Seminar 1
- CHEM499 Senior Seminar 1
For American Chemical Society certified degree, additionally required (total lab hours must be at least 400 hours). See Department Chair for special rules regarding ACS certification:
- CHEM Elective 300 or higher (3 cr min)
- CHEM495 Senior Project 2
Complete one methods course from the following:
Support Courses (19 credits)
- MATH151 Calculus I 4
- MATH152 Calculus II 4
- BUSN211 Business Statistics 3 or
- MATH207 Principles of Statistical Methods 3
- PHYS221 Principles of Physics I 4 or
- PHYS231 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I 4
- PHYS222 Principles of Physics II 4 or
- PHYS232 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist II 4
Professional Education Requirements and Education Cognates- see Secondary Education.
Approved Teaching Minor Recommended - see Secondary Education.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.70 or higher. A gpa of 2.70 or higher is also required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.
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