Chemistry B.S.
- Vanguard University Chemistry graduates should have demonstrated an understanding of the major concepts, theories, and experimental evidence of and the ability to solve problems in: Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry;
- Demonstrated competence in practical laboratory-based aspects of chemistry, including: basic laboratory skills, selection and use of modern instruments, proper standardization and calibration practices, and computer-based data acquisition;
- Developed critical thinking skills and problem-solving approaches using scientific methods to: identify the relevant factors which define problems, develop and evaluate methods, employ appropriate statistical analysis and instrumentation, and draw reasonable conclusions;
- Identified the principles in the American Chemical Society Ethics Code, recognized ethical components in complex situations, designed solutions appropriate to professional standards, and practiced science in a safe manner;
- Demonstrated comprehension of chemical literature and the ability to communicate professionally about chemistry through writing in an accepted scientific format and orally in a public venue; and
- Acquired familiarity with the process of chemical research through the formal participation in an undergraduate research project that involved: project management, methods development, data analysis, and written contribution to the discipline in the form of a presentation or publication.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 46 | |
| Chemistry Major Requirements | 75 | |
| General Electives | 0 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |
Chemistry Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division: | ||
| CHEM-120 & 120L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 2 | 4 |
| CHEM-121 & 121L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-252 & 252L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chem Techniques | 4 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH-181C | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-281 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PSCI-223C & 223CL | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids and Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Lab | 4 |
| PSCI-225 & 225L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity and Magnetsm Lab | 4 |
| Upper Division: | ||
| CHEM-304 & 304L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Techniques I | 4 |
| CHEM-305 & 305L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Technqs II | 4 |
| CHEM-430 & 430L | Biochemistry and Experimental Tech/Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-435 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-440 & 440L | Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-456 & 456L | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry Technique Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-457 | Physical Chemistry: Kinetics | 2 |
| CHEM-458 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 2 |
| CHEM-499C | Chemistry Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| Electives: | ||
| Complete 6 or more units of the following: | 6 | |
| Java Programming | ||
| Python Programming | ||
| Computational Problem Solving | ||
| Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Probability and Statistics | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | ||
| Complete 6 or more Units in MATH, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, ENGR, CSCI, DSCI 300/400 Level | 6 | |
| Research Requirement: | ||
| Complete 2 or more units using one of the following: | 2 | |
| UG Research Or Internship Program | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Chemistry Senior Project | ||
| Total Units | 75 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
- 2
See CHEM-120 General Chemistry I course description for prerequisites.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics.
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| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-120L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| KINE-148C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-121L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| MATH-181C | Calculus II | 4 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Req (US Hist Or Democracy) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| PSCI-223C | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | 3 |
| PSCI-223CL | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Lab | 1 |
| MATH-281 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM-252 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-252L | Analytical Chem Techniques | 1 |
| CHEM-304 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-304L | Organic Chemistry Techniques I | 1 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| Units | 19 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| PSCI-225 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PSCI-225L | Electricity and Magnetsm Lab | 1 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| CHEM-305 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-305L | Organic Chemistry Technqs II | 1 |
| CHEM-PLHD34 | 3-4 Units from MATH, CSCI, PSCI | 3-4 |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| CHEM-456 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 2 |
| CHEM-440 | Instrumental Analysis | 2 |
| CHEM-440L | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| CHEM-PLHD34 | 3-4 Units from MATH, CSCI, PSCI | 3-4 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| CHEM-457 | Physical Chemistry: Kinetics | 2 |
| CHEM-458 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 2 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CHEM-PLHDL2 | Physical Chemistry Technique Lab | 1 |
| CHEM-PLHD34U | 3-4 Ud Units From Math, Csci, Psci | 3-4 |
| CHEM-PLHDRCH | Undergraduate Research | 2-4 |
| Units | 13-16 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| CHEM-430 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-430L | Experimental Tech/Biochemistry | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| CHEM-499C | Chemistry Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| CHEM-435 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| CHEM-PLHD34U | 3-4 Ud Units From Math, Csci, Psci | 3-4 |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Total Units | 120-126 | |