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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry (BS)
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The BS degree in chemistry consists of two programs: the chemistry program and the chemical science program. The chemistry program is the preferred program for students who are preparing for graduate study in chemistry or who plan for employment as chemists. This program leads to the professional degree in chemistry and leads to a degree that is certified by the American Chemical Society. Students majoring in chemistry must earn grades of C or better in all courses prescribed for this curriculum as outlined below. A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except Chemistry, OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for CHM) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hour microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be filled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
Programs
The curriculum for this major assumes students enter college prepared to take Calculus. Chemistry (CHM) Requirements: 39-41 Credit Hours
Choose between Options 1 and 2 for Chemistry Foundational coursework and complete the Chemistry Advanced coursework. Chemistry (CHM) Foundational Requirements - Option 1: 8 Credit Hours
Credit hours adjusted due to CHM 200 counting as Arts & Sciences College Orientation requirement; CHM 210 fulfilling requirement for K-State Core (Bucket #4) Chemistry (CHM) Foundational Requirements - Option 2: 5 Credit Hours
Enrollment in CHM 220 and 250 requires one year of high school chemistry, MATH 100 (or two years of high school algebra), and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher Credit hours adjusted due to CHM 200 counting as Arts & Sciences College Orientation requirement; CHM 220 fulfilling requirement for K-State Core (Bucket #4) Chemistry (CHM) Advanced Requirements: 29 Credit Hours
Biochemistry (BIOCH) Requirements: 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics (MATH) Requirements: 12 Credit Hours
Physics (PHYS) Requirements: 10 Credit Hours
BS Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
3 credit hours in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours total at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Fine Arts or Humanities: Any course or combination of courses Credits: 3
Fine Arts or Humanities: Any course or combination of courses Credits: 3 Non-Quantitative Social Science: Any social science course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Non-Quantitative Social Science: Any social science course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Free Electives: 0-44
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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