Chemistry, BS/Computer Science, MS (1905/0701)

(5-Year Program)

This program will allow students to complete a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Computer Science in five years. One specific objective of the program is to prepare students to enter the field of Computational Chemistry. In general, the program allows students to acquire expertise in two distinct knowledge bases so that they will possess the capability to manage technological applications and innovations across both disciplines. Graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees or enter the industry.

We offer two tracks in this five-year program: (1) ACS certified BS in CHM/MS in CS, and (2) BS in CHM/MS in CS.

Required Courses in the University Core

CHM 109 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4.5

To Satisfy University Core Area: STEM

MTH 231 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4

Additional Required Science

PHY 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Additional Co-requisites

MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MTH 233 - Calculus 3 Credits: 4 or
MTH 302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MTH 310 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

A. Major Courses, Chemistry

CHM 209 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 210 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHM 220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 2
CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
CHM 222 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM 309 - Physical Chemistry 1 Credits: 3
CHM 310 - Physical Chemistry 2 Credits: 3
CHM 311 - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 Credits: 2
CHM 312 - Physical Chemistry Lab 2 Credits: 1.5
CHM 321 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 322 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3
CHM 327 - Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 409 - Computational Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 441 - Research 1 Credits: 2 or
CHM 442 - Research 2 Credits: 2
CHM 450 - Seminar Credits: 2
One advanced elective, as advised 2-3 Credits

Choice of Advanced Electives

CHM 400 - Nanoscience Credits: 3
CHM 401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 427 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 441 - Research 1 Credits: 2
CHM 442 - Research 2 Credits: 2
PHY 323 - Modern Physics I Credits: 3
PHY 324 - Modern Physics II Credits: 3

Note:

Students may choose a non ACS-certified BS in CHM/MS in CS, in which case they are not required to complete CHM 221, 321, 327, and Advanced CHM elective.

B. Major Courses, Computer Science

CS 201 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
CS 202 - Computer Science II Credits: 4

CS Graduate Courses (33 Credits)

Up to 18 graduate credits may be completed as part of the undergraduate degree.

Required CS Courses (12 Credits)

CS 600 - Data Structures, 3 Credits
CS 610 - Computer Organization, 3 Credits
CS 620 - Database Systems, 3 Credits
CS 650 - Operating Systems, 3 Credits

Elective CS Courses (15 Credits)

CS Electives - Five graduate CS courses as advised, 15 Credits

Capstone Experience (6 Credits)

CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design, 3 Credits
CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation, 3 Credits

CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar, 3 Credits
CS 981 - Thesis, 3 Credits

Note:
To continue in the program, a student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Computer Science courses.