Chemistry
Chemistry deals with the nature of God’s physical creation—specifically,
the composition, structure, and properties of matter and changes that
matter undergoes. Chemistry is foundational to all other natural sciences
since the entire physical creation is composed of matter. Students learn
about the precision and design of creation on the atomic level. Chemists
apply the scientific method and experimentation to fulfill God’s
command to subdue the earth (Gen. 1:28). Through chemistry, man has invented
durable substitute clothing fibers, semiconductors for computer electronics,
fertilizers and pesticides for farmers, drugs to fight disease, plastics,
and much more. The human body is perhaps the most complex “chemical
factory” on earth, and a mastery of chemistry can prepare one for
a life devoted to the maintaining of human health.
Students pursuing a chemistry major to prepare for medical school
should consult with their faculty advisors about the recommended
course sequence prior to their first registration for classes.
High school preparation: Recommended high school preparation for a chemistry major is 2 units of algebra and 1 unit each of plane geometry, advanced mathematics (trigonometry and analytical geometry or precalculus), chemistry, and physics. Opportunities are available to make up certain deficiencies, but time required to complete the chemistry degree may increase.
Academic requirements: Students
must have a “C” minimum
in all chemistry courses. A minor must be completed.
Academic Program Fee: $130 per semester
or $32.50 per payment.
Recommended Course Sequence
| BI |
101 |
New Testament Survey |
2 |
| CH |
111 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| EN |
101 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| HI |
101 |
History of Civilization |
3 |
| MA |
221 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI |
102 |
New Testament Survey |
2 |
| CH |
112 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| EN |
102 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| HI |
102 |
History of Civilization |
3 |
| MA |
222 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
|
| BI |
201 |
Old Testament Survey |
2 |
| CH |
211 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 |
| MA |
321 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| PY |
201 |
Physics |
4 |
| SP |
101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
|
| BI |
202 |
Old Testament Survey |
2 |
| CH |
212 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 |
| PY |
202 |
Physics |
4 |
| SP |
102 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| |
Minor or Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| CH |
315 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CH |
321 |
Physical Chemistry |
4 |
| CR |
370 |
Origins |
2 |
| CS |
202 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
| EN |
202 |
American Literature |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ |
2 |
| CH |
306 |
Biochemistry |
4 |
| CH |
322 |
Physical Chemistry |
4 |
| CS |
|
Programming Elective |
3 |
| EN |
204 |
British Literature |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ |
2 |
| CH |
411 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4 |
| ED |
430 |
Instructional Methods1 |
2 |
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1 |
| |
|
Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| |
|
Minor or Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
|
| BI |
414 |
Revelation |
3 |
| CH |
422 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry |
4 |
| CH |
432 |
Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
| |
|
Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| |
Minor or Elective |
2 |
| |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
1 Double majors also take ED 431.
‡ At least 2 hours out of 4 hours of BI/BB electives must have
a BI course number.
