For more information on our Pre-Health Professional programs (examples are Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharm, Pre-Dental), please contact the School of Natural Sciences at Natural.Sciences@kysu.edu.
For more information on our Pre-Biological Engineering program, please contact the School of Natural Sciences at Natural.Sciences@kysu.edu.
A minor in biology requires the completion of a minimum of 21 semester credit hours in Biology. A student pursuing a minor in Biology will be required to successfully complete BIO 111, 210, and 212. Additional courses are chosen from the remaining core requirements (BIO 302, 303, 307, 316, 408). One course may be selected from the biology electives to complete the required 21 semester credit hours. BIO 401 and 410 can be taken, but they cannot be used as part of the required 21 semester credit hours for a minor in Biology.
The science of chemistry is concerned with the structure, composition, and reactions of matter. Chemistry instruction at the University is designed to familiarize the student with current views of these concepts. The relevance of chemistry is readily apparent, for the universe and the life forms it contains are chemical systems undergoing specific chemical reactions. To understand the universe and ourselves, it is necessary to understand the laws governing these chemical systems. A deeper knowledge of chemistry is necessary to solve many of humanity's problems: feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and finding better living conditions in general. Coursework in chemistry at Kentucky State University considers both experimental and theoretical topics and emphasizes their interdependence. A minimum of 120 semester credit hours is required to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. A minor in chemistry is also offered.
| Term 1 – Fall 2019 | Term 2 – Spring 2020 | ||
| CHE 101 General Chemistry I | 3 | CHE 102 General Chemistry II | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | CHE 120 General Chem II Lab | 1 |
| MAT 120 Precalculus | 4 | MAT 131 Calc & Analytic Geo I | 5 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 4 | ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 |
| KSU 118 Intro College Learning | 3 | KSU 186 Creativity & Form Mind | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | 15 | |
| Term 3 - Fall 2020 | Term 4 – Spring 2021 | ||
| CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 | CHE 320 Organic Chem II Lab | 1 |
| MAT 132 Calculus & Analytic Geo II | 5 | CHE 303 Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| PHY 207 Physics in Biological Sci I | 4 | PHY 208 Physics in Bio Sci II | 4 |
| SPE 103 Interpersonal Communic | 3 | Arts & Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | 15 | |