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Dec 23, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
Chemistry (Pre-Medical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem.
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Chemistry majors complete courses providing a solid background in the physical sciences and mathematics, together with a sequence of courses in general, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lecture classes are complemented by laboratories that give hands-on experience in chemical methods and instrumentation. The department also strongly encourages undergraduate students to become involved in laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Undergraduate research is an outstanding learning opportunity that cannot be found in class work alone.
The Pre-Medical Emphasis is designed for students interested in medicine, dentistry, and related health professions. It includes a strong curriculum in chemistry as well as courses in the biological sciences required by professional schools.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate a thorough knowledge of basic principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, and the chemical and physical properties of substances.
- evaluate and interpret chemical, numerical, and general scientific information. (QR)
- design and perform effective laboratory experiments to gather and analyze data and to test hypotheses. (CT)
- communicate scientific work and ideas in oral and written formats. (C)
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Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 120
- Cumulative GPA | 2.0
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 2.0
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
- Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (4 units) - CO2
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (18 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses.
C. Global Contexts - CO11
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses.
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
Choose one course.
F. Application - CO14
Choose one course; the following recommended courses can also be used in the Major Requirement:
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (60-63 units)
A. Required Chemistry Courses (23 units)
B. Required Related Courses (27 units)
C. Chemical Sciences Electives (4-6 units)
Choose from the following list, including one laboratory course: D. Bioscience Electives (6-7 units)
Choose from the following: BIOL/MICR 453 is recommended.
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (9-15 units)
One year of foreign language is recommended.
VII. Recommended Schedule
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First Semester (15 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
First Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester-Odd Years (15 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester-Even Years (15 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester-Odd Years (15 units)
- Bioscience Elective (see list IV. D.) (3 units)
Recommended: / )
- Global Contexts (3 units) CO11
- General Elective (6 units)
Recommended: Statistics course
Fall Semester-Even Years (15 units)
- Bioscience Elective (see list IV. D.) (3 units)
- Diversity& Equity (3 units) CO10
- Global Contexts (3 units) CO11
- General Elective (6-7 (6 units)
- Recommended: Statistics course
Second Semester (15 units)
- Chemical Science Electives (including laboratory course from list IV. C.), selected to also satisfy CO14 (2-3 units)
- Bioscience Elective (see list IV. D.) (3 units)
- General Electives (6-7 units)
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