Chemistry, B.A./B.S.

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Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

A major in chemistry reflecting the individual’s interest and proposed career should be planned in consultation with the chemistry faculty. Some careers require either post-baccalaureate training in professional schools or graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry. Students planning post-baccalaureate study should consult appropriate science faculty early in their college careers. This major prepares students for careers relating to the chemical professions such as laboratory work, teaching or chemical sales, as well as careers that require an advanced degree such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine or Ph.D. level research.

A three year sequence is also available for the chemistry major and is available for all interested students. This sequence requires coursework during summer terms. Students wishing to participate in the Findlay College of Pharmacy 3+4 program must be enrolled in the three year sequence for a B.S. in Chemistry and fulfill the requirements as outlined in the Articulation Agreements section of the course catalog.

General Requirements for Admission into the Chemistry Major:

Students applying to the chemistry major must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and earn no grade of D+ or lower in the following required courses:

BI 101 - Introductory Biology I Semester Hour(s): 3 AND
BI 101L - Introductory Biology I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 102 - Introductory Biology II Semester Hour(s): 3 AND
BI 102L - Introductory Biology II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 103 - General Chemistry I Semester Hour(s): 3 AND
CH 103L - General Chemistry I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 104 - General Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3 AND
CH 104L - General Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
MT 109 - Pre-Calculus I Semester Hour(s): 4 (or higher as placed)
SC 101 - Methods of Science I Semester Hour(s): 1
SC 102 - Methods of Science II Semester Hour(s): 1

Additional Information

The student’s overall GPA must be 3.0 or higher at the end of their third semester on the LEC campus. The details of the process for admission to the chemistry major will be provided during extended orientation and accessible via LEO. Transfer students must meet with a department advisor to request admission to the program. For graduation, all chemistry majors must achieve a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.7 cumulative major GPA. Students who are determined to be not making good progress in the major may be dismissed from the major. Please note that students in health-related articulation agreements between LEC and other institutions generally must achieve GPAs higher than the minimum for graduation.

Requirements for the Major:

Bachelor of Arts

45-49 semester credits including:

CH 103 - General Chemistry I Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 103L - General Chemistry I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 104 - General Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 104L - General Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 211 - Organic Chemistry I Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 211L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 211LL - Organic Chemistry I Lab Lecture Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 212 - Organic Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 212L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 212LL - Organic Chemistry II Lab Lecture Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 333 - Physical Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 333L - Physical Chemistry Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 490 - Chemistry Capstone Research Semester Hour(s): 1
MT 207 - Probability and Statistics Semester Hour(s): 3
MT 210 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I Semester Hour(s): 5
PC 201 - General Physics I Semester Hour(s): 3
PC 201L - General Physics I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
PC 202 - General Physics II Semester Hour(s): 3
PC 202L - General Physics II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
SC 101 - Methods of Science I Semester Hour(s): 1
SC 102 - Methods of Science II Semester Hour(s): 1

(BA) Chemistry Group 1

Two courses with corresponding labs as appropriate from the following (4-8 SH)

CH 201 - Quantitative Analysis Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 201L - Quantitative Analysis Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 219 - Instrumental Analysis Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 219L - Instrumental Analysis Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 302 - Biochemistry Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 302L - Biochemistry Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 270 - Special topics in Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 2-5 AND
CH 370 - Special topics in Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 2-5 OR
PC 270 - Special Topics in Physical Science Semester Hour(s): 2-4 AND
PC 370 - Special Topics in Physical Science Semester Hour(s): 2-4

Bachelor of Science

66-67 semester credits including:

CH 103 - General Chemistry I Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 103L - General Chemistry I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 104 - General Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 104L - General Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 201 - Quantitative Analysis Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 201L - Quantitative Analysis Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 211 - Organic Chemistry I Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 211L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 211LL - Organic Chemistry I Lab Lecture Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 212 - Organic Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 212L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 212LL - Organic Chemistry II Lab Lecture Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 219 - Instrumental Analysis Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 219L - Instrumental Analysis Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 302 - Biochemistry Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 302L - Biochemistry Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 333 - Physical Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 333L - Physical Chemistry Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 334 - Physical Chemistry II Semester Hour(s): 3
CH 334L - Physical Chemistry II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 490 - Chemistry Capstone Research Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 491 - Chemistry Capstone Research II Semester Hour(s): 2
MT 207 - Probability and Statistics Semester Hour(s): 3
MT 210 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I Semester Hour(s): 5
MT 211 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II Semester Hour(s): 4
PC 210 - Calculus-Based Physics I Semester Hour(s): 3
PC 210L - Calculus-Based Physics I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
PC 211 - Calculus-Based Physics II Semester Hour(s): 3
PC 211L - Calculus-Based Physics II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
SC 101 - Methods of Science I Semester Hour(s): 1
SC 102 - Methods of Science II Semester Hour(s): 1
CH 270 - Special topics in Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 2-5 OR
CH 370 - Special topics in Chemistry Semester Hour(s): 2-5 AND
PC 270 - Special Topics in Physical Science Semester Hour(s): 2-4 OR
PC 370 - Special Topics in Physical Science Semester Hour(s): 2-4

Pre-Medical Concentration

31 semester credits including:

BI 101 - Introductory Biology I Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 101L - Introductory Biology I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 102 - Introductory Biology II Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 102L - Introductory Biology II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 203 - Cell and Molecular Biology Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 203L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 205 - Microbiology Semester Hour(s): 4
BI 205L - Microbiology Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 220 - Medical Terminology Semester Hour(s): 2
BI 238 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 238L - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 239 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 239L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
BI 301 - Genetics Semester Hour(s): 3
BI 301L - Genetics Lab Semester Hour(s): 1

Additional Information

Note: Admission requirements vary among graduate schools. Thus, while the Lake Erie College Chemistry and Chemistry Pre-Medical tracks meet most program admissions requirements, it does not guarantee admission into a program. Consultation with admissions representatives from the school or schools of choice early during your undergraduate tenure is highly recommended.