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2015-2016 University Catalog

Chemistry, BA

Banner Code:  SC-BA-CHEM

This program of study is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry  in the College of Science .

This program, when coordinated with the necessary courses in education, meets requirements for teacher licensure. It also meets requirements for entrance to medical and other professional schools.

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees  including the Mason Core . Students majoring in chemistry must complete additional College of Science requirements for Bachelor of Arts degrees . In addition to satisfying the Mason Core  requirements and the program requirements for the BA degrees, students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and present no more than two courses with a grade of ‘D’ (1.00) in CHEM coursework at graduation. Through the coursework below, chemistry majors satisfy the Mason Core  requirements in ‘Natural Science’ and ‘Quantitative Reasoning.’

CHEM 336  or CHEM 465  will fulfill the writing intensive requirement for students majoring in chemistry.

This undergraduate program offers students the options of applying to the accelerated master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education Chemistry Concentration) .

Degree Requirements

BA without Concentration

37 Credits of Chemistry

11 Credits of Math

8 Credits of Physics

Choose one sequence of Mason Core: Natural Science  courses:

Without Concentration Total: 56 credits

▲ Concentration in Biochemistry (BC)

The concentration in biochemistry is designed for students interested in studying chemistry at its interface with the biological sciences. Those interested in health science careers can obtain an excellent science background through this concentration.

In addition to satisfying the Mason Core  requirements and the College of Science Bachelor of Arts requirements , students majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry will complete the alternative requirements for the major plus the concentration, both expressed below. In doing so, majors satisfy the Mason Core  requirements in ‘Natural Science’ and ‘Quantitative Reasoning’.

39 Credits of Chemistry

11 Credits of Math and Statistics

8 Credits of Physics

The following Mason Core: Natural Science  courses:

4 Credits of Biology

BC Concentration Total: 62 credits

Mason Core and Elective Credits (58-64 credits)

In order to meet a minimum of 120 credits, this degree requires additional credits (specific credit counts by concentration are shown below), which may be applied towards any remaining Mason Core  requirements (outlined below), requirements for bachelor’s degrees , College of Science Bachelor of Arts requirements , and elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors to ensure that they fulfill all requirements.

  • Without concentration: 64 credits
  • BC concentration: 58 credits

Mason Core

Please note that some Mason Core  requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above.

Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category:

Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)

Core Requirements (22 credits)

Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)

Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits