Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Curriculum Ladder
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Kentucky State University is structured to provide a progressive and in-depth education in the chemical sciences. Our curriculum ladder is designed to guide students through a sequence of courses that build on foundational knowledge and advance toward specialized expertise.
Throughout the curriculum, students benefit from small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The B.S. in Chemistry program at Kentucky State University equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to excel in graduate studies, professional schools, and diverse scientific careers.
Plan of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | |
| KSU 118 | Intro. to University Learning | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Precalculus | 4 |
| CHE 101 & CHE 110 |
General Chemistry I and General Chem I Laboratory |
4 |
| ENG 101 | English Comp I | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Term 2 (Spring) | ||
| ENG 102 | English Comp II | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Calculus/Analy Geom I | 5 |
| CHE 102 & CHE 120 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| Select one General Education Arts Course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art or Introduction to Music or Introduction to Theatre or Intro to Literature |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 3 (Fall) | ||
| CHE 301 & CHE 310 |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab. |
4 |
| COM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MAT 132 | Calculus/Analy Geom II | 5 |
| PHY 207 | Physics In Biological Sci I | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term 4 (Spring) | ||
| CHE 302 & CHE 320 |
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| MAT 231 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
| PHY 208 | Physics In Biological Sci II | 4 |
| Select one General Education Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Cultural Responsiveness or Business and Society or Western Civilization or Intro to African American Hist |
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| Hours | 14 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Term 5 (Fall) | ||
| BIO 111 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CHE 414 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| MAT 232 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Select one General Educational Global/Civic Course | 3 | |
| Global Perspect Ag/Food/Env or American Civil Rights Movement or American Government or World Politics |
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| Hours | 14 | |
| Term 6 (Spring) | ||
| BIO 210 | General Zoology | 3 |
| CHE 303 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 315 & CHE 350 |
Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory |
4 |
| Select one General Education Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| General Psychology or Principles of Sociology |
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| Hours | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Term 7 (Fall) | ||
| CHE 425 | Intro. Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 402 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 301 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Genetics or Ecology or Cell Biology |
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| Select one General Education Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Prin of Economics I or Financial Literacy |
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| Hours | 16 | |
| Term 8 (Spring) | ||
| CHE 412 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 401 | Undergrad Research | 1-4 |
| BIO 303 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 302 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Princ of Aquaculture or Fish Genetics |
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| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 118-121 | |