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

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