I'M LOOKING FOR... APPLY GIVE VISIT search Freed-Hardeman University Menu MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY FHU HOME > ACADEMICS > UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES > COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES > BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND HUMAN SCIENCES > MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY Graduates of FHU's Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences Department enjoyed over 91% acceptance rates into medical, optometry, veterinary, pharmacy, dental, graduate, and physician assistant schools since 2000. Our graduates' acceptance rates into most of these programs have been at or above 90%, with many at 100%. For over a century, Freed-Hardeman has dedicated itself to students and strives to help them find academic and spiritual success well beyond the classroom. The department offers baccalaureate majors in chemistry and in physical science. A minor in chemistry is also offered. 4 - YEAR PLANS To make your path to graduation a little easier, a 4-year plan for students planning to major in Chemistry has been created: 2021-2022 4-Year Plans 2020-2021 4-Year Plans 2019-2020 4-Year Plans 2018-2019 4-Year Plans LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS B.S. Major in Chemistry 126 HOURS Program Coordinator: Dr. Jim Barr For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Display Limit II. C. Quantitative Reasoning to MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to PHS 211 Physics for Science and Engineering I 36 hours II. Common Chemistry Core: 26 hours BIO 444 Biological Concepts of Origins (W) 3 BPH 100 Special Topics in Science 0.5 BPH 200 Special Topics in Science 0.5 BPH 300 Special Topics in Science 1 BPH 400 Science Seminar (W) 1 CHE 121/122 General Chemistry I & II 6 CHE 121L/122L General Chemistry I & II Labs 2 CHE 321/322 Organic Chemistry I & II (W) 8 CHE 421 Quantum Chemistry OR 4 CHE 422 Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics (4) III. Additional Requirements (choose one emphasis below): 23 hours A. Chemistry (23 hours) CHE 221 Analytical Chemistry 4 CHE 421 Quantum Chemistry OR 4 CHE 422 Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics (4) CHE Chemistry Electives* 7 MAT 223 Analytics & Calculus II 4 PHS 212 Physics for Science & Engineering II (W) 4 B. Biochemistry BIO 205 Cell Biology 3 BIO 333 Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics 4 CHE 331 Biochemistry I 4 CHE 332 Biochemistry II 4 CHE/BIO Additional Chemistry or Biology* 8 IV. Electives (including additional Bible): 41 hours *Students may substitute MAT 224 Analytics and Calculus III or upper-division mathematics courses for up to four (4) of the additional required credit hours. Students may also use CHE 498 or HON 498 Independent Study (must be chemistry or biology related) for up to three (3) of the additional required credit hours. Students completing the Pre-Engineering Program may count ENS 231 Engineering Mechanics I and ENS 232 Engineering Mechanics II toward meeting the seven (7) chemistry elective hours. Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Chemistry: 1. Completion of the course of study for a B.S. Major in Chemistry as outlined above 2. Required professional education courses (See Department of Education entry) BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND HUMAN SCIENCES Major in Biology Major in Chemistry Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders Major in Physical Science (Pre-Engineering) Major in Exercise Science Major in Kinesiology Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (Dual B.S./M.S.) Minors Course Descriptions Pre-Professional Programs Physical Therapist Assistant Program Undergraduate Research Experience Contact Us 158 East Main Street Henderson, TN 38340 1-800-FHU-FHU1 FHU / Dickson FHU / Memphis Social Contact Us Current Student Faculty+Staff Admissions Academics Campus Life Alumni Giving Athletics About ADMISSIONS HOME UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TRANSFER ADMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE QUICK FACTS CONTACT US WHERE DO I START? Don't worry. We'll walk you through the entire process. Apply now for free and then schedule a campus visit to experience something that pictures just can't capture. Apply Now Schedule a Visit Copyright © 2021 Freed-Hardeman University. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy