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.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
120 credit hours
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours |
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| CHE 101 General Chemistry I | 3 |
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| CHE 101 General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
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| MAT 120 Precalculus | 4 |
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| ENG 101 English Composition I | 4 |
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| KSU 118 Intro to University Learning | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 2 (Spring) | Hours |
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| CHE 102 General Chemistry II | 3 |
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| CHE 120 General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
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| MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
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| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 |
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| KSU 186 Navigating the Tech World | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 3 (Fall) | Hours |
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| CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
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| CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
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| MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
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| PHY 207 Physics and Biological Sciences | 4 |
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| COM 103 Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Term 4 (Spring) | Hours |
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| CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
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| CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
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| MAT Course - MAT Elective (above MAT 132) | 3 |
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| PHY 208 Physics and Biological Sciences II | 4 |
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| Core - Arts & Humanities Requirement | 3 |
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| Total | 14 |
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| Term 5 (Fall) | Hours |
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| CHE 414 Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
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| Core Arts & Humanities Requirement | 3 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Social/Behavioral Sci Requirement #1 | 3 |
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| ECO 200, FIN 101, HIS 108, POS 101, PSY 200, SOC 203 | 3 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Term 6 (Spring) | Hours |
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| CHE 303 Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
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| CHE/BIO/AQU/PHY/COS Science Elective #1 (300/400 Level) | 3 |
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| Core - Arts & Humanities Option | 3 |
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| Free Elective of Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Core Social/Behavioral Sci Requirement | 3 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Term 7 (Fall) | Hours |
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| CHE 425 Intro to Physical Chemistry | 4 |
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| CHE 401 Undergraduate Research | 1 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Total | 14 |
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| Term 8 (Spring) | Hours |
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| CHE/BIO/AQU/PHY/COS Science Elective (300/400 Level) | 3 |
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| CHE 412 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Free Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
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| Total | 12 |
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