Arcadia’s Chemistry programs provide a working knowledge of the concepts that underlie chemical and physical phenomena. Each course develops the ability to solve real scientific problems quantitatively using structural models, mechanisms and the integrated application of physicochemical principles. Technological and cultural scientific problems—such as environmental pollution, energy resources and conservation of natural resources—are explored, along with material in astronomy, geology, chemistry and physics.
Areas of Concentration
Students who receive the Bachelor of Arts degree must select one of four areas of concentration.
- Chemical Professions Concentration: For students who expect to qualify for entry positions in chemistry, allied professions such as information science, or secondary education.
- Health Professions Concentration: For students interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry and the paramedical professions.
- Forensic Science Concentration: For students who intend to pursue graduate study in Forensic Science, either at Arcadia or elsewhere.
- Pre-Optometry Option: A combined program (3+4) with Salus University (formerly the Pennsylvania College of Optometry).
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Requirements
Credits
63-71 credits as listed below, with Undergraduate Curriculum requirements and electives to total 120 credits
Seven Chemistry courses
- CH 111 Conceptual Chemistry I
- CH 112 Conceptual Chemistry II
or
- CH 101 General Chemistry I may be substituted in unusual circumstances with permission of the chair.
- CH 102 General Chemistry II may be substituted in unusual circumstances with permission of the chair.
- CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
- CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
- CH 203 Equilibrium and Analysis
- CH 290 Junior Seminar
- CH 490 Chemistry Capstone
Two Physics courses
- PH 201 Fundamental Concepts of Physics I
- PH 202 Fundamental Concepts of Physics II
or
- PH 211 Conceptual Physics I
- PH 212 Conceptual Physics II
One Mathematics course
- MA 201 Calculus I
Chemical Professions Concentration
24 additional credits
- Four additional Chemistry courses
- A minimum of two electives in other science fields
Health Professions Concentration
32 additional credits
- Six courses in Biology
- Two additional Chemistry courses
Forensic Science Concentration
32 additional credits
- Six courses in Biology
- BI 101 General Biology I
- BI 102 General Biology II
- BI 204 Genetics
- BI 318 Human Genome and Disease
- BI 325 Cell Biology
- BI 333 Molecular Biology
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Two Chemistry courses
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CH 303 Biochemistry
- CH 304 Instrumental Methods of Analysis I
- CH 307 Polymers and Biopolymers
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Bachelor of Science
Arcadia’s Chemistry programs provide a working knowledge of the concepts that underlie chemical and physical phenomena. Each course develops the ability to solve real scientific problems quantitatively using structural models, mechanisms and the integrated application of physicochemical principles. Technological and cultural scientific problems—such as environmental pollution, energy resources and conservation of natural resources—are explored, along with material in astronomy, geology, chemistry and physics.
Bachelor of Science recipients are certified by the American Chemical Society as having met that society’s high standards for an undergraduate degree in chemistry.
Biochemistry Concentration
Tailored to students who want to pursue advanced training in the health professions, this program is often chosen by pre-medical students.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Requirements
Credits
Undergraduate Curriculum requirements and electives to total a minimum of 120
Fourteen Chemistry courses
- CH 111 Conceptual Chemistry I
- CH 112 Conceptual Chemistry II
or
- CH 101 General Chemistry I may be substituted in unusual circumstances with permission of the chair
- CH 102 General Chemistry II may be substituted in unusual circumstances with permission of the chair
- CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
- CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
- CH 203 Equilibrium and Analysis
- CH 290 Junior Seminar
- CH 301 Physical Chemistry I
- CH 302 Physical Chemistry II
- CH 303 Biochemistry
- CH 304 Instrumental Methods of Analysis I
- CH 305 Inorganic Chemistry
- CH 391 Faculty Sponsored Research
- CH 392 Faculty Sponsored Research
- CH 490 Chemistry Capstone (2 Credits in the Fall and 2 Credits in the Spring)
AND one required elective out of the following:
- CH 306 Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CH 307 Polymers and Biopolymers
- CH 333 Statistical Thermodynamics
- CH 345 Topics in Modern Chemistry
- CH 351 Chemical Physics
Two Physics courses
- PH 211 Conceptual Physics I
- PH 212 Conceptual Physics II
Two Mathematics courses
- MA 201 Calculus I
- MA 202 Calculus II
Biochemistry Concentration
Five Biology courses in addition to the above requirements in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
- BI 101 General Biology I
- BI 102 General Biology II
- BI 204 Genetics
- BI 325 Cell Biology
- BI 333 Molecular Biology
