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Chemistry Degrees
Chemistry Major's Handbook
More comprehensive information about the UNR undergraduate chemistry program can be found in the Chemistry Major's Handbook.
Chemistry Majors
The department offers courses leading to two undergraduate degrees, the special named degree “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry” and a regular “Bachelor of Science” degree.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry” is offered with a choice of two options, the “Professional Chemistry Option” and the “Environmental Chemistry Option.”
- Professional Chemistry Option.
The “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry” with the Professional Chemistry Option features rigorous training in both experimental and theoretical methods in modern chemistry. Students proceed through a sequence of courses that includes general, organic, physical, and inorganic chemistry, with specialized laboratory courses in instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, and chemical synthesis supplementing these areas. In addition, undergraduates in this program become involved in laboratory research under the supervision of one of the faculty and write a Senior Thesis. This provides students with outstanding opportunities that cannot be found in the classroom alone. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with the Professional Chemistry Option gives a firm foundation for careers in chemical industry, for graduate school in chemistry or related fields, or for medical school. This degree meets the certification requirements of the American Chemical Society if Introductory Biochemistry (BCH 400) is taken as a chemical science elective.
Professional Chemistry Option course requirements. Program Code: BS-CHP. Associated Core Curriculum requirements (in Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Diversity) can be found here.
- Environmental Chemistry Option.
A new Environmental Chemistry Option for the “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry” is being offered beginning with the 1997-98 General Catalog. The Environmental Chemistry Option will prepare students for careers in government or the private sector as environmental chemists, or for graduate school in environmental science. In addition to basic and advanced chemistry courses, additional courses in environmental chemistry or related areas are required. This degree meets the certification requirements of the American Chemical Society if Introductory Biochemistry (BCH 400) is taken as a chemical science elective.
Environmental Chemistry Option course requirements. Program Code: BS-CEC. Associated Core Curriculum requirements (in Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Diversity) can be found here.
- Professional Chemistry Option.
- Bachelor of Science with a Field of Concentration in Chemistry
The chemistry department also offers a regular “Bachelor of Science” degree with a special field of concentration major in chemistry for students who are planning careers in the chemical industry, teaching, agriculture, environmental science, or health sciences. The B.S. with a field of concentration in chemistry offers more flexibility than the “Bachelor of Science in Chemistry” degree. Undergraduate research is encouraged.
Field of concentration in chemistry course requirements. Program code: BS-CH. Associated Core Curriculum requirements (in Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, and Diversity) can be found here.
Chemistry Minors
Students majoring in another field may obtain a Minor in Chemistry by completing one of the following two course sequences:
- Analytical-Organic Option
- CHEM 121A+121L – General Chemistry I or CHEM 201 (4 credits)
- CHEM 122A+122L – General Chemistry II or CHEM 202 (4 credits)
- CHEM 330 – Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 credits)
- CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 credits)
- CHEM 345 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits)
Total: 20 credits
- Biophysical-Organic Option
- CHEM 121A+121L – General Chemistry I or CHEM 201 (4 credits)
- CHEM 122A+122L – General Chemistry II or CHEM 202 (4 credits)
- CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 credits)
- CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 credits)
- CHEM 345 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits)
- CHEM 425 – Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
- CHEM 443 – Organic Spectroscopy and Structure (2 credits)
Total: 21 credits
Deviations from these sequences are possible with approval of a chemistry advisor. Minimum requirements are a total of 20 chemistry credits, including nine upper-division credits and a two-credit organic chemistry laboratory course.
To apply for the minor, complete the minor application form (available from the Chemistry Department Office or download below) and bring to the Chemistry Department Office in CB 213.
Chemistry Minor Information and Application Form (PDF)
Download Advisement Forms
Note: Advisement forms can be downloaded from http://www.chem.unr.edu/undergraduates/forms.php.