Apr 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry, BS

A Bachelor of Science program in Chemistry will empower students with a degree in a highly flexible and desired STEM discipline. Chemistry is often called the “central science” because it touches many different sectors. Currently, biology is our only offering in the natural sciences. Despite that, the department has one of the greatest growth rates at UNT Dallas. A degree offering in chemistry will harness that enthusiasm students have for careers in STEM fields desired STEM discipline. Chemistry is often called the “central science” because it touches many different sectors. Currently, biology is our only offering in the natural sciences. Despite that, the department has one of the greatest growth rates at UNT Dallas. A degree offering in chemistry will harness that enthusiasm students have for careers in STEM fields.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin, Phone: 972-338-1528, Email: Muhammed.Yousufuddin@untdallas.edu.

Click here for the Recommended Course Sequence degree plan.

 

 

Building Blocks for the Degree

  1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
  2. Major Requirements: The chemistry major (BS) requires 39 hours of required in chemistry.
  3. Major Electives: 12 hours of electives in advanced chemistry courses.
  4. Supporting Science/Math Requirements: Students are required to complete 15 hours of physics and mathematics courses to enhance the understanding of the major requirements.
  5. Other Courses: Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a degree from UNTD. Students may complete a minor, certificate program or general elective courses to meet this requirement.

 

Core Curriculum Recommendations

UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum.  As a new Freshman student starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses.

 

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the major.

 

Major Requirements, 39 hours

Courses are three semester credit hours unless otherwise noted. Must maintain a GPA of 2.00. 

Courses with an asterisk (*) also count for the core.

 

Major Electives, 12 hours

 

Additional Requirements, 15 hours

 

Additional UNTD Degree Requirements

  • All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Chemistry major GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Grade of C or better in all major courses.

 

Total hours to complete degree: 120 semester credit hours