Program: Chemistry B.S. - 4 Year Plan of Study (Fall Start) - University of South Florida - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 16, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Chemist
Chemical Engineer
Chemistry Teacher, Secondary Education

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$30,000 - $55,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

CHM 2045 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHM 2045L - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit(s): 3
MAC 2281 - Engineering Calculus I Credit(s): 4
OR MAC 2311 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
SGES - General Education Core Social Sciences Credit(s): 3

NOTE: SCIV - Civics Literacy requirement needs to be fulfilled prior to graduation. See advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 2 (Spring)

✳️ CHM 2046 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
✳️ CHM 2046L - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
✳️ MAC 2282 - Engineering Calculus II Credit(s): 4
OR MAC 2312 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
✳️ PHY 2048 - General Physics I - Calculus Based Credit(s): 3
ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit(s): 3
PHY 2048L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 3 (Summer)

TGEC - Creative Thinking Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 3

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

✳️ CHM 3415C - Physical Chemistry Methods Credit(s): 4
CHM 2210 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHM 2210L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 2
TGEE - Ethical Reasoning & Civic Engagement Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 2

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 5 (Spring)

✳️ PHY 2049 - General Physics II - Calculus Based Credit(s): 3
BSC 2010 - Biology I Cellular Processes Credit(s): 3
CHM 2211 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHM 2211L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 2
PHY 2049L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
SGEH - General Education Core Humanities Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 6 (Summer)

TGED - Human & Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 3

Semester 7 (Fall)

✳️ CHM 4410 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
BCH 4033 - Advanced Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
TGEI - Information and Data Literacy Credit(s): 3
Major Natural Science or Engineering Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 8 (Spring)

✳️ CHM 3120C - Elementary Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHM 4060 - Use of Chemical Literature Credit(s): 1
CHM 4410L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHM 4411 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 9 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 4

Semester 10 (Fall)

✳️ CHM 3610 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
✳️ CHM 4130C - Methods of Instrument Analysis Credit(s): 4
CHM 3610L - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 11 (Spring)

✳️ CHM 4131C - Methods of Chemical Investigation II Credit(s): 4
✳️ CHM 4611 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
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Total Credit Hours: 13