Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Track in Nuclear Science

The nuclear science track provides a flexible program that may be used as preparation to enter the nuclear or chemical workforce or for graduate studies in chemistry or health physics. (Grade of C or better is required in all major courses and upper level major electives)

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E (with Overlay Areas I, II, and III): 42

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements for students who matriculated at ASU .

Core Curriculum Area F: 18

Lower-level Requirements: 0-11

MATH 2011 - Calculus & Analy. Geometry I (if not in D)
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II (if not in D) or
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II (if not in D)
MATH 2210 - Elementary Statistics (if not in D)
New majors are encouraged to complete
CHEM 1000 - Chemistry Orientation

Major Concentration: 30

CHEM 3000 - Intro to Nuclear Science
CHEM 3010 - Introduction to Nuclear Measurements: 3
CHEM 3020 - Applications of Nuclear Sciences: 3
CHEM 3411 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3412 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3721 - Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 3820 - Laboratory Mgt & Safety
CHEM 4700 - Integrated Laboratory
CHEM 4800 - Advanced Seminar
CHEM 4840 - Instrumental Analysis

Major and Upper Division Electives: 15-17

With the assistance of advisor, choose a minimum of 15 credit hours from:

Free Electives: 3-15

Physical Education: 4

Completion of ACS Diagnostic of Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 25 correct

Total Hours for the Degree: 124

* Courses marked with an asterisk are recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in the nuclear sciences.

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