Chemistry (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 224 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 131 | Advanced General Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 132 | Advanced General Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 135 | Advanced General Chemistry Lab 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 136 | Advanced General Chemistry II Lab 1 | 1 |
| MATH 126 | Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 1,2 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1,2 | 3 |
| or MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 1,2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II 1,2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 232 | University Physics II | |
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
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Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements
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MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 c.h.), MATH 211 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3 c.h.), PHYS 231 University Physics I (4 c.h.) and PHYS 232 University Physics II (4 c.h.) are strongly recommended
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BCHM 451 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| BCHM 452 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| or CHEM 497 | Special Topics in Chemistry | |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 321 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 322 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 400 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 461 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 462 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 465 | Physical Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 466 | Physical Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 471 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 497 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 3-4 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| or CRST 390 | Origins | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 47-48 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 0-10 credit hours of Free Electives | 0-10 | |
| Total Hours | 0-10 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CHEM 131 | Advanced General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 135 | Advanced General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| MATH 126 or MATH 131 |
Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
3-4 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Natural Science Elective (BIOL 224) 1 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 132 | Advanced General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 136 | Advanced General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 3 | 0-3 | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 231 |
General Physics I 2 or University Physics I |
4 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| MATH Elective (MATH 201 or MATH 2112) 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 232 |
General Physics II 2 or University Physics II |
4 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 321 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 461 | Physical Chemistry I 4 | 3 |
| CHEM 465 | Physical Chemistry I Lab 4 | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| CHEM 322 | Instrumental Analysis 4 | 4 |
| CHEM 462 | Physical Chemistry II 4 | 3 |
| CHEM 466 | Physical Chemistry II Lab 4 | 1 |
| CHEM 497 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 3-4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13-14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BCHM 451 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CRST 290 or CRST 390 |
History of Life or Origins |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Social Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BCHM 452 or CHEM 497 |
Biochemistry II or Special Topics in Chemistry |
4 |
| CHEM 400 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 471 | Inorganic Chemistry 4 | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-125 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
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MATH 131, 211, PHYS 231 and 232 are strongly recommended
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
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CHEM 461/465 and CHEM 462/466 will be offered each year, dependent on sufficient student enrollment. CHEM 322 will be offered in alternating spring semesters with CHEM 471. Students should take whichever course is offered in their Junior year and take the other course the following year.