The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry focuses on general, organic, biochemistry, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry courses in addition to flexible upper level electives to give the graduating student a strong foundation in the main areas of chemistry. The chemical knowledge learned will enable the chemistry graduate to help develop new applications and solve real world problems in industry, academia, medicine, public health, and other fields. The chemistry program is readily accessible and covers the essential concepts in chemistry comprehensively through high quality teaching, research and creativity. The core chemistry curriculum has been designed following the American Chemical Society (www.acs.org) guidelines and focuses on student learning outcomes.
The chemistry program also supports other disciplines whose subject matter depends, in part, on the knowledge of the principles of chemistry. It presents the non-science student with an overview of the ideas, methods, and achievements in the field of chemistry. The chemistry program is aggressively engaged in supporting non-chemistry disciplines such as biology, geology, range animal science, and criminal justice. Additionally, students planning to enter medical, dental or pharmacy schools can complete their pre-professional course work under the close supervision of a pre-professional advisor. This degree program is designed to prepare the student for professional service as a chemist or for future graduate study. Students may also choose the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with teacher certification.
A minor in Chemistry requires 18 sch of Chemistry and includes 6 sch advanced hours (3000-4000 level). Recommended courses include CHEM 1311, CHEM 1111, CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112, CHEM 2401 plus 6 sch at 3000-4000 level.
Students are required to complete a set of foundational courses in addition to advanced courses having both lecture and laboratory components. These courses are designed to build the theoretical foundation of chemistry as well as to provide hands-on experiences of basic chemical and physical processes. Students that complete this program will gain valuable insight in the four main subdisciplines in chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical. Students will undertake original research in one of these subdisciplines of chemistry and learn how to use chemical databases like SciFinder. Students in this program are successful after graduation as they have learned how to think critically, work in a team environment, interpret spectroscopic data, undertake research, write scientific papers, and orally present their work. Chemistry students at SRSU have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty mentor and present their research at local or national conferences. The SRSU Chemistry Club is a certified student chapter of the American Chemical Society where students can organize activities and events within their department, university, and local community.
| David Leaver Associate Professor of Chemistry WSB 318 C-64 432.837.8115 david.leaver@sulross.edu |
Hong Young Chang Assistant Professor of Chemistry WSB 219 C-64 432.837.8113 hong.young.chang@sulross.edu |
Welch Foundation Research Program
The purpose of the SRSU Welch Foundation undergraduate research scholarships is the education and training of students in chemistry through research. The Welch Foundation is one of America’s largest private funding sources for fundamental chemical research at universities, colleges and other educational institutions in Texas. Successful Welch Foundation research students will work with faculty mentors and undertake original chemical research in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical biology, or geochemistry.
Note: Students do not have to be a chemistry major or minor to participate in this program.
When: Summer II for a 5 week period
Funding: Every successful Welch Foundation research student will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship to undertake a research project in chemistry and will be awarded additional funds to purchase chemicals, basic equipment, consumables, and other items necessary to complete their projects. If participating students want to receive course credit (optional) for completing their Welch Foundation chemistry research projects they are welcome to enroll in CHEM 4300 (Chemistry Research) for Summer II.
Eligibility: Current SRSU students with a GPA of 2.50 or better
Application: Please email the completed application form to Dr. David Leaver.
Deadline: April 1
Expectations:
- Work approximately 40 hours each week on selected research project;
- Present completed research at the SRSU Undergraduate Research Symposium and/or the Annual Meeting of the Texas Academy of Science &/or American Chemical Society meetings; and
- Write a formal research report summarizing the research work completed.
About the Welch Foundation
The Welch Foundation, based in Houston, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest private funding sources for basic chemical research. Since its founding in 1954, the organization has contributed to the advancement of chemistry through research grants, departmental programs, endowed chairs and other special projects at educational institutions in Texas. The Foundation hosts an annual chemical research conference in Houston that attracts hundreds of the leading chemists and sponsors the Welch Award in Chemistry. The Foundation also bestows the Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, an award that recognizes the work of scientists who are early in their careers and working in Texas.
All undergraduates must be advised in order to register/enroll in courses in a future term.
Academic Advisors provide students with schedule planning and degree checklists, identify academic support structures (tutoring) for at-risk students, help new students transition from other institutions, and assist students in deciding on a major. Academic Advisors also provide students with one-on-one instruction on how to use Lobo Online which is the student’s portal to academic and administrative services at Sul Ross State University.
Advisors accept student inquiries by appointment (Microsoft Teams), over the phone, or as walk-ins. Students must be advised before registration and they must receive their advisor’s final approval of schedules and official degree plans.
Visit Academic Advising to learn more.
Chemistry Major (Minor Required)
Freshman Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 1311 + 1111 Lab
4 credit hours
CHEM 1312 + 1112 Lab
4 credit hours
ENG 1301
3 credit hours
ENG 1302
3 credit hours
MATH 1314
3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Core Req
3 credit hours
HIST 1301
3 credit hours
HIST 1302
3 credit hours
SRSU 1101
1 credit hour
Creative Arts Core Req
3 credit hours
Total: 14 sch
Total: 16 sch
Sophomore Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 3410
4 credit hours
CHEM 2401
4 credit hours
MATH 2413
4 credit hours
MATH 2414
4 credit hours
PS 2305
3 credit hours
PS 2306
3 credit hours
Minor Coursework
4 credit hours
Advanced Chem Elective
4 credit hours
Total: 15 sch
Total: 15 sch
Junior Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 3407
4 credit hours
CHEM 3408
4 credit hours
PHYS 2325 + 2125 Lab
4 credit hours
CHEM 4301
3 credit hours
L, P & C Core Req
3 credit hours
PHYS 2326 + 2126 Lab
4 credit hours
Component Area Core Req
3 credit hours
Minor Coursework
4 credit hours
Total: 14 sch
Total: 15 sch
Senior Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 4406
4 credit hours
CHEM 4407
4 credit hours
CHEM 3000+ Elective (Group I)
3 credit hours
CHEM 4300
3 credit hours
Component Area Core Req
3 credit hours
Minor Coursework
3 credit hours
Minor Coursework
4 credit hours
Minor Coursework
3 credit hours
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General Elective
4 credit hours
Total: 14 sch
Total: 17 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: 120
Summary:
-42 Core credits accounted for
-10 Bachelor of Science hours accounted for
-45 Chemistry Major hours accounted for
-8 hours other fields required
-30 Chemistry Required hours
-7 Advanced Chemistry Electives
-18 minor hours accounted for
-4 General elective hours accounted for (any level)
-1 SCH for First Year Seminar
TOTAL HOURS: 120
All undergraduates must be advised in order to register/enroll in courses in a future term.
Academic Advisors provide students with schedule planning and degree checklists, identify academic support structures (tutoring) for at-risk students, help new students transition from other institutions, and assist students in deciding on a major. Academic Advisors also provide students with one-on-one instruction on how to use Lobo Online which is the student’s portal to academic and administrative services at Sul Ross State University.
Advisors accept student inquiries by appointment (Microsoft Teams), over the phone, or as walk-ins. Students must be advised before registration and they must receive their advisor’s final approval of schedules and official degree plans.
Visit Academic Advising to learn more.
Chemistry Major with Education Certification Minor
Freshman Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 1311 + 1111 Lab
4 credit hours
CHEM 1312 + 1112 Lab
4 credit hours
ENG 1301
3 credit hours
ENG 1302
3 credit hours
Math 1314
3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Core Req
3 credit hours
HIST 1301
3 credit hours
HIST 1302
3 credit hours
SRSU 1101
1 credit hour
Creative Arts Core Req
3 credit hours
Total: 14 sch
Total: 16 sch
Sophomore Year
Semester I
Semester II
MATH 2413
4 credit hours
CHEM 2401
4 credit hours
GEOL 1303 + 1103 Lab
4 credit hours
MATH 2414
4 credit hours
CHEM 3410
4 credit hours
GEOL 1304 + 1104 Lab
4 credit hours
PS 2305
3 credit hours
PS 2306
3 credit hours
Total: 15 sch
Total: 15 sch
Junior Year
Semester I
Semester II
CHEM 3407
4 credit hours
CHEM 4301
3 credit hours
PHYS 2325 + 2125 Lab
4 credit hours
PHYS 2326 + 2126 Lab
4 credit hours
Component Area Core Req
3 credit hours
ED 3302
3 credit hours
L, P & C Core Req
3 credit hours
ED 4314
3 credit hours
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CHEM 3000+ Elective (Group II)
4 credit hours
Total: 14 sch
Total: 17 sch
Senior Year
Semester I
Semester II
BIOL 1311 + 1111 Lab
4 credit hours
ED 3300
3 credit hours
BIOL 1313 + 1113 Lab
4 credit hours
ED 4322
3 credit hours
ED 3301
3 credit hours
ED 4605
6 credit hours
ED 3303
3 credit hours
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Component Area Core Req
3 credit hours
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Total: 17 sch
Total: 12 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Science: 120
Summary:
-42 Core credits accounted for
-10 Bachelor of Science hours accounted for
-43 Chemistry Major hours account for
-24 hours other fields required
-15 Chemistry Required hours
-4 Advanced Chemistry Elective hours
-24 minor hours accounted for
-1 SCH for First Year Seminar
TOTAL HOURS: 120
