College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

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1st year

Fall Semester

CHEM 1341/1181 or 1441

MATH 1426

ENGL 1301

HIST1301

UNIV1131

Spring Semester

CHEM 1342/1182 or 1442

MATH 2425

PHYS 1443

ENGL 1302

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 2321

CHEM 2335

CHEM 2283 or 2181 &2285

PHYS 1444

MATH 2326

Spring Semester

CHEM 2322

CHEM 2284 or 2182

CHEM 3317

BIOL OR GEOL

HIST 1302

ELECTIVE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

3rd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 3321

CHEM 3181

PHYS 3313

CREATIVE ART

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCES

Spring Semester

CHEM 3322

CHEM 3182

MATH 3319

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY &

CULTURE

ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 26

4th year

Fall Semester

CHEM 4311

CHEM 4318

POLS 2311

ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

BIOL OR GEOL

Spring Semester

CHEM 4346

CHEM 4461

CHEM ADVANCED

CHEM 4101

POLS 2312

ADV ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

HOURS 32

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with

requirements for your degree.

Complete lower-division prerequisite courses.

General Chemistry with lab 1 & 2.

Organic Chemistry with lab 1 & 2.

Quantitative Chemistry with lab.

ENGAGE 

Complete UNIV-SC 1131 or 1101 if transferring.

Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals.

Meet with your professors during office hours so they can get to know you.

Explore student, community, and/or professional organizations to help find your passions.

EXCEL 

 Meet with your professors during office hours so they can get to know you, laying the foundation for future opportunities to work in research labs and for recommendation letters for graduate or professional school.

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for the B.S. in Chemistry.

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE 

Focus on upper-division chemistry, math and physics course sequences required for staying on track.

Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion.

ENGAGE

Become a Teaching Assistant (TA) for General

Chemistry labs.

 

Become a tutor for the Chemistry Clinic.

 

Attend departmental research seminars.

 

Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations.

EXCEL 

Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities.

Consider internships opportunities, including summer research outside UTA.

Meet with career center counselors to discuss career goals.

*Contact your professors for opportunities to work in their research labs

Destination Graduation 

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all the requirements for graduation.

Finish all your required coursework.

Research careers in chemistry at the American Chemical Society's website. www.ACS.org.

Review your resume or vitae with Career Services.

ENGAGE 

Become a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV-SC course.

Attend a regional or national research conference and present your work.

Take a leadership role in a student, community, or professional organization.

EXCEL

Take the GRE, MCAT, or other required exam for entrance to graduate or professional school.

Attend job fairs.

Apply to graduate or professional school.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring and coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

McNair Scholars

LSAMP

ACES

What career options do I have with this major?

Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste Chemist

Chemical Engineer

Industry Research and Development

Chemistry Teacher

Law and Policy

Environment and Health Care

Manufacturing In Government

Forensic Scientist

Materials Scientist

Geochemist

Military and Law Enforcement

Pharmacologist

Quality Control/Regulatory

Sales/Marketing

Secondary Education or Higher Ed

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal

Career Readiness

Ability to Organize, Analyze, and Interpret Scientific Data

Analyze Data Using Appropriate Statistical Methods and Draw Appropriate Conclusions

Apply the Scientific Method: Define a Problem Clearly, Develop Testable Hypotheses, Design and Execute Experiments

Aptitude for Accuracy and Details

Chemical Literature Skills

Communication Skills Synthesize Information from a Variety of Sources in a Clear and Organized Manner Using a Scientifically Appropriate Style and Present in Both Written and Oral Formats

Conduct Scientific Research

Critically Evaluate Technical Articles and Manage Many Types of Chemical Information

Curiosity and Perseverance

Developing Theories

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activitie

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

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Laboratory Safety Skills: Demonstrate and Apply Understanding of the Concepts of Safe Laboratory Practices

Observation and Decision-Making

Problem-Solving Skills

Proficiency with Computers and Scientific Instruments

Retrieve Specific Information from the Chemical Literature

Strong Mathematical and Scientific Skills

Team Skills: Work Productively with a Diverse Group of Peers and Be Able to Lead Portions of an Activity or Be Effective Followers, as Dictated by the Situation

Understand and Express Complex Technical Information

Utilizing Formulas

Work Independently and in Groups

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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