This page serves as a general suggestion for students looking to complete their Business Option degree within four years. We always recommend working with your adviser to find the best academic plan for you.
Freshman Year (45 Total Credits) |
CH 231(or 231H) & 271, 232(or 232H) & 272, 233(or 233H) & 273 |
General Chemistry (15) |
CH 220 |
Careers in Chemistry (1)b |
MTH 112 a |
Elementary Functions (4) a |
MTH 251, 252 |
Calculus (8) |
ECON 201 |
Introduction to Microeconomics (4) |
WR 121(or 121H) |
Writing I (Bacc Core) (3) |
COMM 111(or 111H) OR COMM 114(or 114H) OR COMM 211 OR COMM 218 |
Speech (Bacc Core) (3) |
HHS 231 and PAC or HHS Lab |
Fitness (Bacc Core) (3) |
Electives |
General Electives (4) |
Sophomore Year (45 Total Credits) |
CH 334, 335, 336 |
Organic Chemistry (9) |
CH 361, 362 |
Experimental Chemistry I (6) |
BA 215 |
Fundamentals of Accounting (4) |
BA 260 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (4) |
MTH 254 |
Vector Calculus I (4) |
PH 211 & 221, 212 & 222, 213 & 223 |
General Physics (15) |
Writing II (Options here) |
Writing II (Bacc Core) (3) |
Junior Year (45 Total Credits) |
CH 324 OR CH 421, 422 and 461 e |
Qualitative Analysis (4) OR Analytical Chemistry (9) e |
CH 440, 441, 442 |
Physical Chemistry (9) |
CH 462 (WIC) or 463 (WIC) or 464 (WIC) |
Experimental Chemistry II (3) |
BA 360 |
Introduction to Financial Management (4) |
ST 314 OR 351 |
Statistics (4) |
BA 351 |
Managing Organizations (4) |
Perspective or DPD Course (Options Here) |
Perspective or DPD (Bacc Core) (9) |
Synthesis Course (Options Here) |
Synthesis (Bacc Core) (3) |
Electives |
General Electives (5) |
Senior Year (45 Total Credits) |
CH 411 (If taking CH 421, 422 & 461) OR CH 411, 412 (otherwise) |
Inorganic Chemistry (3-6) |
BA 390 |
Marketing (4) |
Perspective Course (Options Here) |
Perspective (6) |
Synthesis Course (Options Here) |
Synthesis (3) |
Business Electives |
Business Electives (4) |
Electives |
General Electives (22) |
a MTH 112 is not a required course for the BS chemistry degree.
b First Year Orientation for chemistry majors strongly recommended (1 cr. P/N)
e Provides a stronger background in Analytical Chemistry and adds 2 credit hours.
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the business option