Chemistry

Chemistry is an experimental science that has as its goal the development of an atomic and molecular interpretation of the properties and behavior of matter.

The fundamental nature and extensive application of chemistry to other fields of science gives the chemistry graduate a variety of career choices and advanced study opportunities. Among these are industrial chemistry, government service, sales or supervision, secondary school teaching, and entry into graduate or professional schools. A program of maximum flexibility can best serve this wide variety of potential interests.

The B.S. in Chemistry is a program in the Department of Physical Sciences at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Physical Sciences is housed in Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics. For more information on the college, click here.

Chemistry Honors Program

A student graduating from Lander University with the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry may qualify for the Honors Degree in Chemistry if the following conditions have been met:

1. Upon graduation, the student must have at least a GPA of 3.5 in both overall coursework and chemistry program requirements. There can be no grade below a “C” in any chemistry coursework, including repeated courses.
2. In addition to the normal course requirements, the following courses must be taken: 
   
   1. Calculus: MATH 141 
   2. Chemistry elective: CHEM 260 or above
3. The student must complete a research project in which:
   1. The research is of sufficient quality to receive credit in CHEM 409 or CHEM 410;
   2. The results are submitted for publication in a scientific journal or presentation at a scientific meeting (such as the South Carolina Academy of Science or the Western Carolinas Section of the American Chemical Society);
   3. The results are presented in seminar format to the science faculty, students, and invited guests; and
   4. The project may be completed entirely at Lander or initiated off campus during a summer research program.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

1. • Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
   • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
   • For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.