Chemistry Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Because of the diversity of interests of students in chemistry and the increasing inter-disciplinary impact of chemistry in other areas, IIT offers optional degree programs in chemistry. Each degree program maintains the five basic core areas of chemistry while at the same time providing options to prepare students to enter an operationally well-recognized career path. Students can elect the traditional Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry where they choose their own technical electives or focus on one of the following six options:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biological Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Chemical Physics)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Chemical Education)
Required Courses
Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 100 | Introduction to the Profession | 2 Credits |
| CHEM 124 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 125 | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 237 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 239 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 240 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 Credits |
| CHEM 247 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 321 | Instrument Analysis | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 343 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 344 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 415 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 416* | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 434 | Spectroscopic Methods | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 450* | Introduction to Research | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 451 | Modern Techniques in Chem Literature | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 485* | Chemistry Colloquium | 1 Credit |
| CHEM 487* | Senior Thesis in Chemistry | 4 Credits |
Biology | ||
| BIOL 401 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 Credits |
Physics | ||
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I | 4 Credits |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II | 4 Credits |
Math | ||
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 Credits |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 Credits |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 Credits |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 Credits |
General Education | ||
| IPRO 497 | Interprofessional Project (2 Semesters) | 6 Credits |
| CS 105 | Intro to Computer Programming | 2 Credits |
| Humanities and Social Science | 21 Credits | |
| Technical Electives** | 15 Credits | |
| Total Hours | 127 |
*CHEM 416, 450, 485, and 487 are not required for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Chemical Education.
**Requires approval by the advisor. One of the technical electives must be BIOL 107 or BIOL 115. This course must be taken before the student enrolls in BIOL 401.