Chemistry Transfer Pathways
MSUM's bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BS) Chemistry degrees prepare you for a wide array of industries with well-equipped labs and ACS-approved curriculum. Whether you want to pursue a career in health technologies or continue your studies to a graduate school for your Ph.D., MSUM Chemistry graduates have a 100% placement rating.
Third Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 300 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
LASC Goal Area* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
CHEM 400 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 405 | Biochemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 4 |
Semester Credits Total | 14 |
Notes:
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Third Year - Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 297 | Intro to Research | 1 |
CHEM 380 | Analytical Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
LASC Goal Area* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Elective 300 or higher** | AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor | 4 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 4 |
Semester Credits Total | 16 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 375 | Team-Based Chemistry Research | 4 |
LASC Goal Area | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Elective 300 or higher* | AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor | 8 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year -Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 450 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 3 |
LASC Goal Area | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Elective 300 or higher* | AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor | 4 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 5 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Award: BA |
Degree: Chemistry |
Total Credits: 60 |
Elective credits may be used toward earning an optional emphasis area. Consult the MSUM Advisor.
Third Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 300 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
LASC Goal Area* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
CHEM 400 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 405 | Biochemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CHEM 460** OR |
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics OR |
3 OR |
CHEM 480** | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
Semester Credits Total | 14 |
Notes:
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Third Year - Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 297 | Intro to Research | 1 |
CHEM 380 | Analytical Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
CHEM 397 | Undergraduate Research | 2 |
CHEM 450 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 3 |
CHEM 420* OR |
Inorganic Chemistry II OR |
3 OR |
LASC Goal Area** | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
CHEM 465*** | Physical Chemistry Lab (or next year) | 1 |
Semester Credits Total | 16-17 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 397 | Undergraduate Research | 1 |
CHEM 460* OR |
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics OR |
3 OR |
CHEM 480 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
LASC Goal Area | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
CHEM 375 | Team-Based Chemistry Research (WI) | 4 |
Semester Credits Total | 14 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year -Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
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CHEM 420* OR |
Inorganic Chemistry II OR |
3 OR |
LASC Goal Area | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
CHEM 497 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 11 |
CHEM 465*** | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
Semester Credits Total | 15-16 |
Notes:
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Award: BS |
Degree: Chemistry |
Total Credits: 60 |
At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Consult with your MSUM Advisor to make sure you complete all of the remaining goal area requirements. The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LASC) curriculum requires 40 credits.
Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.
MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.