Overview

This program provides students with a flexible, skill-focused education grounded in core principles of the chemical sciences. The program emphasizes the application of chemical knowledge, laboratory proficiency, critical thinking, and scientific communication to prepare students for diverse career pathways and further study. Students complete core chemistry coursework that integrates concepts across the chemical subdisciplines and includes hands-on laboratory experiences using modern techniques and instrumentation. In place of traditional concentration tracks, the program offers 18 credit hours of elective coursework, allowing students to individualize their degree through advanced chemistry courses, interdisciplinary electives, or coursework within established minors offered at Columbus State University. This structure supports students pursuing careers in chemistry, health and biomedical sciences, industry, education, business, or other fields where chemical literacy and problem-solving skills are essential. By emphasizing interdisciplinary connections, real-world applications, and adaptable skill development, the B.S. Chemistry program prepares graduates to succeed in a rapidly evolving scientific and professional landscape.

Program of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities		7
Take the following courses
RIVR 1101	Taking the Plunge
RIVR 1102	Charting your Course
RIVR 2101	Navigating Deeper Waters
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills		3-7
DATA 1501	Introduction to Data Science	3
MATH 1001	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3
MATH 1101	Introduction to Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
MATH 1113	Pre-Calculus	4
MATH 1131	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	4
MATH 1132	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	4
MATH 1401	Introduction to Statistics	3
MATH 1501	Calculus I	4
STAT 1401	Elementary Statistics	3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History		6
HIST 2111	U. S. History to 1865	3
or HIST 2112	U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101	American Government	3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics		6
Select one Fine Arts course		3
ARTH 1100	Art Appreciation
ARTH 2125	Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
ARTH 2126	Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
MUSC 1100	Music Appreciation
THEA 1100	Theatre Appreciation
ITDS 1145	1
Select one Humanities course		3
ENGL 2111	World Literature I
ENGL 2112	World Literature II
ITDS 1155	The Western Intellectual Tradition
ITDS 1774	Introduction to Digital Humanities
PHIL 2010	Introduction to Philosophy
ITDS 1145	1
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing		6
ENGL 1101	English Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	English Composition II	3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 2		7-11
ANTH 1145	Human Origins	3
ASTR 1105	Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System	3
ASTR 1106	Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies	3
ASTR 1305	Descriptive Astronomy Lab	1
ATSC 1112	Understanding the Weather	3
ATSC 1112L	Understanding the Weather Lab	1
BIOL 1125	Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab	3
BIOL 1215K	Introductory Biology	4
BIOL 1225K	Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab	4
CHEM 1151 & 1151L	Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab	4
CHEM 1152 & 1152L	Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab	4
CHEM 1211 & CHEM 1211L	Principles of Chemistry I and	4
CHEM 1212 & 1212L	Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab	4
CPSC 1105	Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology	3
CPSC 1301K	Computer Science I	4
CPSC 1305	Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology Lab	1
ENVS 1105	Environmental Studies	3
ENVS 1205K	Sustainability and the Environment	4
GEOG 2215	Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems	3
GEOL 1110	Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment	3
GEOL 1121	Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology	3
GEOL 1121L	Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab	1
GEOL 1122	Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology	3
GEOL 1322	Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab	1
GEOL 2225	The Fossil Record	4
PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311	Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab	4
PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312	Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab	4
PHYS 1125	Physics of Color and Sound	3
PHYS 1325	Physics of Color and Sound Lab	1
PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311	Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab	4
PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312	Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab	4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences		3
Select one course
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology
ANTH 1107	Discovering Archaeology
ANTH 1105	Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 2105	Ancient World Civilizations
ANTH 2136	Language and Culture
ENGL 2136	Language and Culture
GEOG 1101	Introduction to Human Geography
HIST 1111	World History to 1500
HIST 1112	World History since 1500
ITDS 1156	Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours		42

¹

ITDS 1145 , though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once and can only be counted for one of the two required courses. 

²

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program		42
Field of Study Requirements
Students must have a grade of C or better in the courses used to satisfy the major.
Apply 2 hours of Pre-Calculus in Field of Study, remainder in Major Requirements		2
MATH 1113	Pre-Calculus
CHEM 1211K	Principles of Chemistry I and Lab	4
CHEM 1212K	Principles of Chemistry II and Lab	4
Complete a physics course sequence. 1		8
Introductory Physics Sequence:
PHYS 1111	Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1311	Introductory Physics I Lab
PHYS 1112	Introductory Physics II
PHYS 1312	Introductory Physics II Lab
Principles of Physics Sequence:
PHYS 2211	Principles of Physics I
PHYS 2311	Principles of Physics I Lab
PHYS 2212	Principles of Physics II
PHYS 2312	Principles of Physics II Lab
Field of Study Requirements Total		18
Required for the Major
Apply 2 hours of MATH 1113 to Required for Major		2
Students must have a grade of C or better in the courses used to satisfy the major.
CHEM 1175	Problem-Solving in Chemistry	3
CHEM 2305	Chemical Safety and Handling Lab	1
CHEM 3105	Structure and Bonding	3
CHEM 3106	Chemical Measurements and Instrumentation	3
CHEM 3107	Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Quantum Chemistry	3
CHEM 3108	Reactivity	3
CHEM 3109	Macromolecular Structure and Function	3
CHEM 3205	Synthetic Techniques Lab	2
CHEM 3206	Molecular Separation and Purification Lab	2
CHEM 3207	Biochemical Techniques Lab	2
CHEM 3208	Spectroscopic Analysis Lab	2
CHEM 4794	Capstone Seminar	1
Required for the Major Total		30
Major Electives
Students must have a grade of C or better in the courses used to satisfy the major.
Select 12 credits of chemistry electives or electives related to the major.		12
CHEM 3555	Chemical Frontiers
CHEM 3698	Internship
CHEM 4555	Advanced Chemical Concepts
CHEM 4899
Select from BIOL or ENVS or GEOL or MATH or PHYS courses at 3000 level or higher.
Major Electives Total		12
General Electives		18
Select 18 credit hours of General Electives. 2
Total Credit Hours		120

¹

Students interested in pursuing graduate degrees or rigorous STEM careers are encouraged to complete the Principles of Physics sequence for stronger preparation in advanced coursework and research.

²

Students will need a total of 3 credit hours of coursework at the 3000 level or above in General Electives to satisfy the major.

Admission Requirements