Chemistry, the central science, is an excellent springboard to careers in many specialized areas--from biotechnology and materials science to environmental protection. About 60% of B.S. graduates will work in industries, ranging from huge multinational corporations to small entrepreneurial firms, with the balance in academic, biomedical, and public sector institutions. Most chemists are involved in either research and development or production of chemicals and materials. Many laboratory chemists perform analyses for biomedical, forensic, environmental, and production quality control purposes. Others are responsible for facility environmental health and product applications.
 

CHEMISTRY 1 Total Hours: 128
FRESHMAN YEAR. Chemistry 121, 121L, 124, 124L English 105, 115 Mathematics 221, 2222 Computer Science 112 or 140 Elective (Biology) Communications 135	Sem. Hrs. 8 6 8 3 3 3 31	SOPHOMORE YEAR. Chemistry 255, 255L, 259, 265, 265L, 266, 266L, 290 Physics 261, 261L, 262, 262L Mathematics one of 2234, 254, 260, 355 English 205, 206, 207, 215, or 216 Elective (Anthropology or Geography)5	Sem. Hrs. 14 8 3 3 3 31
JUNIOR YEAR Chemistry 301, 303, 303L, 304, 304L, 366  Electives Elective (Psychology or Sociology)5 Elective (Economics or Political Science)5 English 325 Science or Mathematics (200-400 level elective)	Sem. Hrs. 13 9 3 3 3 3 34	SENIOR YEAR. Chemistry 430, 456, 456L, 467, 470, 490 Chemistry (300-400 level elective) Sciences 485 History 105, 106, 145 or 146 Elective (Fine Arts or Music)5 Electives3	Sem. Hrs. 13 3 1 3 3 9 32

^{1American Chemical Society Certified Curriculum
2Students not prepared to begin with Mathematics 221 should take either Mathematics 121 or 122 as electives.
3At least 45 hours of all course work must be at 300-400 level.
4Mathematics 223 is a 4-hour course.
4See "General Degree Requirements" LSU in Shreveport Catalog for restrictions}

Chemistry Minor: The student choosing to minor in Chemistry must take 24 hours consisting of the following courses: 8 hours of CHEM 121, 121L, 124, 124L; 5 hours of CHEM 255, 255L, 259; 8 hours of CHEM 265, 265L, 266, 266L; 3 hours of BCHEM, CHEM, or ENSC at the 300 or 400 level.