Chemistry (B.S.)
Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/cphy/chembs/
(239) 590-7196The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry is a rigorous program that provides students with the opportunity to study matter, the physical material of the universe, and apply knowledge acquired in high-level chemistry courses, laboratory experiences to enhance the quality of life. The program requires undergraduate research, hands-on activities, and the development of students’ scientific writing skills. Graduates will be prepared for professional study in medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy schools; graduate studies in chemistry at the master’s or doctoral level; and employment as chemists or physical scientists in industrial, academic or governmental industries.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
For timely degree completion, students must complete all program milestones. The following actions occur when milestones are missed: first occurrence—warning and advising hold; second occurrence—advising hold and counseling regarding progression requirements; and third occurrence—counseling and change to a major outside of the Department of Chemistry and Physics or Department of Biology that is more appropriate to student goals and academic performance. Appeals are handled through the relevant department. The decision of the appeal committee is final. Program milestones include the following:
- CHM 1045 General Chemistry I/CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (or CHM 1045C ) minimum grade of C completed one calendar year from admission as first time in college (FTIC) or 30 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
- CHM 1046 General Chemistry II/CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab (or CHM 1046C ) minimum grade of C completed by end of fifth semester (including summers) from admission as FTIC or 60 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
- CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I/CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (or CHM 2210C ) minimum grade of C completed by end of seventh semester (including summers) from admission as FTIC or 75 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
- PHY 2048 General Physics I/PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory (or PHY 2048C ) minimum grade of C completed by end of seventh semester (including summers) from admission as FTIC or 75 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
- CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II/CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Laborator (or CHM 2211C ) minimum grade of C completed by end of eighth semester (including summers) from admission as FTIC or 90 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
- CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry/CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Lab minimum grade of C completed by end of eighth semester (including summers) from admission as FTIC or 90 credits earned, whichever is earlier.
Transfer students may declare the major after they have completed CHM 1045 General Chemistry I/CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory, CHM 1046 General Chemistry II/CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab, CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I/CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and PHY 2048 General Physics I/PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory with grades of C or better in each course. CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II/CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Laborator and CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry/CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Lab must be completed with a grade of C or better within three semesters (including summer) of declaring the major.
- In addition to the program requirements, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 48 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000 - 4999 level).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
- Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
- Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
- Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits must be completed at FGCU.
- Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
- Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.