Chemistry, Major - Liberal Arts

Chemistry, Major - Liberal Arts, B.S. (Starting with CHEM 115 and MATH 114)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core.  LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work.  Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.  The degrees are distinguished by foreign language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 115Chemical Principles (LE-K1L, Fall Only) a6
MATH 114Calculus I (LE-S2) b4
WRIT 114Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)5
OR
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 213Quantitative Analysis (LE-S3)4
CHEM 218Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (Spring Only)3
MATH 215Calculus II b4
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences3
TOTAL FIRST YEAR29
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 325Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory4
PHYS 231University Physics I (LE-K1L)5
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 326Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory4
PHYS 232University Physics II (LE-K1L)5
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences3
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues3
TOTAL SECOND YEAR30
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 433Physical Chemistry I (Fall Only)4
Second Program/minor, e.g. course with lab5
CHEM Elective d3
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 434Physical Chemistry II (Spring Only)4
Two courses in Second Program/minor6
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity3
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
TOTAL THIRD YEAR31
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 420Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (Fall Only) c3
OR
Biochemistry Laboratory (2 Credits) c
OR
CHEM Elective (3 credits) d
Two courses in Second Program/minor6
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 438Physical Analysis Laboratory (Spring Only) c2
OR
CHEM Elective (3 credits) d
Two courses in Second Program/minor7
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR29-31

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits 

a

CHEM 105, CHEM 106 (K1) and CHEM 109 may be taken in place of CHEM 115, but only 6 of the 9 credits will count towards the major. 

b

Students planning for graduate studies in chemistry (especially those interested in physical chemistry) are encouraged to take additional courses in mathematics (MATH 216MATH 311, and/or MATH 324) and physics.

c

One of the three upper-level labs need to be taken, including CHEM 420CHEM 438and CHEM 453. The CHEM 453 (Biochemistry Lab) option has a prerequisite of CHEM 352 (Fundamentals of Biochemistry), which can be taken as the Chemistry elective.

d

Select at least 6 credits from the following: CHEM 304, CHEM 344, CHEM 352, CHEM 361, CHEM 399, CHEM 401, CHEM 411CHEM 426, CHEM 460, CHEM 491, CHEM 495, CHEM 497, and CHEM 499.

e

Electives need to be carefully selected to ensure that a student’s degree comprises at least 39 credits of upper division courses (300-400 level) and that the student complete a minor in addition to the Chemistry major.

Note:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see University Graduation Requirements).

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs) 
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices.  The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study AbroadIntercultural ImmersionInternship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

 Chemistry, Major - Liberal Arts, B.S. (Starting with CHEM 105/106 and MATH 109)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core.  LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work.  Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.  The degrees are distinguished by foreign language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

FIRST YEAR
CHEM 105General Chemistry I Lecture a3
CHEM 106General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1L) a2
MATH 109Algebra for Calculus (LE-S2)4
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences3
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 109General Chemistry II with Lab a4
WRIT 114Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)5
OR
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
MATH 113Trigonometry2
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts3
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity3
TOTAL FIRST YEAR32
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 213Quantitative Analysis (LE-S3)4
MATH 114Calculus I (LE-S2) b4
Second Program/minor4
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities and LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 218Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (Spring Only)3
CHEM 325Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory4
MATH 215Calculus II b4
Second Program/minor4
TOTAL SECOND YEAR30
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 326Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory4
PHYS 231University Physics I (LE-K1L)5
Second Program/minor3
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM Elective (3 credits) d
PHYS 232University Physics II (LE-K1L)5
Second Program/minor4
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
TOTAL THIRD YEAR30
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 433Physical Chemistry I (Fall Only)4
CHEM 420Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (Fall Only) c3
OR
Biochemistry Laboratory (2 Credits) C
CHEM Elective d3
Second Program/minor3
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences and LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 434Physical Chemistry II (Spring Only)4
CHEM 438Physical Analysis Laboratory (Spring Only) c2
OR
Biochemistry Laboratory c
Second Program/minor6
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues3
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR30-31

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits 

a

CHEM 105, CHEM 106 (K1) and CHEM 109 may be taken in place of CHEM 115, but only 6 of the 9 credits will count towards the major. 

b

Students planning for graduate studies in chemistry (especially those interested in physical chemistry) are encouraged to take additional courses in mathematics (MATH 216MATH 311, and/or MATH 324) and physics. 

c

One of the three upper-level labs need to be taken, including CHEM 420CHEM 438and CHEM 453. The CHEM 453 (Biochemistry Lab) option has a prerequisite of CHEM 352 (Fundamentals of Biochemistry), which can be taken as the Chemistry elective.

d

Select at least 6 credits from the following: CHEM 304, CHEM 344, CHEM 352, CHEM 361, CHEM 399, CHEM 401, CHEM 411, CHEM 426, CHEM 460, CHEM 491, CHEM 495, CHEM 497, and CHEM 499.

e

Electives need to be carefully selected to ensure that a student’s degree comprises at least 39 credits of upper division courses (300-400 level) and that the student complete a minor in addition to the Chemistry major.

Note:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see University Graduation Requirements).

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices.  The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study AbroadIntercultural ImmersionInternship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance

Liberal Education Core (LE Core) 

The LE Core comprises 17 learning experiences across 11 learning outcomes. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the LE Core. 

  • K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K3 – Humanities; two experiences. 

  • K4 – Fine Arts; one experience. 

  • S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement). 

  • S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement). 

  • S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement). 

  • R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience. 

  • R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience. 

  • I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • SL—Service Learning; 30 hours 

Additional LE Core Information 

  • Most LE Core learning experiences are course based, and many courses meet more than one learning outcome (e.g., K3 and R2 or K1 and R3). 

  • Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)). 

  • S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience. 

  • S1 – A foreign Language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience. 

  • S1, R2 – A foreign language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 202 level satisfies one experience in S1 and the R2 experience. 

  • S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience. 

  • S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience. 

  • I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.