Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Physician Assistant (SRU) (3+2)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the main disciplines of chemistry, namely Organic, Analytical, Biological, Physical, and Inorganic chemistry. (SRU UG 2, 3, 4)
- Students will demonstrate development of technical skills for practical applications of chemistry. (SRU UG 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Students will present collected experimental data in written and oral reports. (SRU UG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10)
- Students and faculty will participate in faculty-led research projects. Students are expected to be actively working in the laboratory under the supervision and guidance of a faculty mentor. (SRU UG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10)
What are your options?
Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2: Earn a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in five years rather than six. In the first three years, you complete your major courses and prerequisites for the SRU PA program. At the end of your second year, you apply for admission into the SRU PA program. If accepted, your first year in the SRU PA program meets the remaining requirements for your undergraduate degree. If not accepted, you continue to complete your undergraduate degree and can reapply to the program. The accelerated option is for incoming freshmen only.
Pre-Physician Assistant (SRU Traditional): Complete the requirements for your major and the prerequisites for the SRU PA program and apply to the SRU PA program in your senior year.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
1st Major: Chemistry
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
- Major GPA (includes Major Requirements and College Wide Requirements): 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Pre-PA SRU 3+2 Chemistry
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher (before Fall 2018)
- Overall GPA: 3.25 or higher (Fall 2018 and after)
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 45 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 48 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 27 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate. However, because this is a pre-professional program, credits taken during the 1st year of the graduate program are applied toward the undergraduate credit hours to meet the 120 credits required for your undergraduate degree.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 2 | 4 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab 2 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 3 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 3
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major/Concentration Requirements
- 24 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 24 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- If you choose to pursue Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 Chemistry and are not accepted into the PA program, then CHEM 302,CHEM 425,CHEM 426, andCHEM 460 are required to complete a first major in Chemistry. In this case,CHEM 425/CHEM 426 cannot count towards the Additional Required-In-Depth Course Requirement. Please refer to the Chemistry Curriculum Guide.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Introductory Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab 1 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| Required Foundation Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 301 | Physical Chemistry 1 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 321 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 335 | Biochemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 336 | Biochemistry Laboratory I 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 350 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 351 | Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 442 | Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 452 | Physical Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 20 | |
| Required In-Depth Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 337 | Biochemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 338 | Biochemistry Laboratory II 1 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 8 | |
| Additional Required In-Depth Chemistry Courses | ||
| Select four credits (must include one lecture and one lab): | 4 | |
| Air Quality Assessment 1 | ||
| Water Quality Assessment 1 | ||
| Forensic Analysis 1 | ||
| Forensic Analysis Lab 1 | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 1 | ||
| Advanced Organic Synthesis 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| Cognate Courses | ||
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab 1 | 4 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab 1 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab 1 | 1 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab 1 | 4 |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
Additional Physician Assistant Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes (e.g., Organic Chemistry II Lab)
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development (Chemistry Club)
- Career education and development
- Internships
- Student teaching (serve as Lab Assistants and tutors)
- Volunteering
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements – Pre- Physician Assistant 3+2
For Application Requirements
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) website for requirements:http://www.sru.edu/pa
Rock Studies 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Physician Assistant | ||
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| or BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Inferential Statistics Course | 3 | |
| Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab | ||
| Elementary Statistics I | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 Requirements
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+2 designation will be removed from the student’s record:
- A 3.25 or higher overall GPA must be maintained by the student.
- The student can only be enrolled in the Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision
Should a Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 student be unsuccessful in completing the 1st two semesters (summer or fall) of the Physician Assistant Program and wants to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, Physician Assistant courses will count toward the completion of his/her undergraduate degree. In addition, students must complete any unfulfilled requirements of their undergraduate major. Students may still apply to the Physician Assistant Studies Program with an earned Bachelor’s degree.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
CHEMISTRY - BS (6118)
PRE-PA 3+2 (6SPC)
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 07.06.2022
UCC 03.22.2022
RECOMMENDED THREE-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar 2 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 201 & CHEM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I |
4 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 202 & CHEM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II |
4 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following (Civil Discourse Requirement): | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 7-8 | |
In even years, select: |
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| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
In odd years, select: |
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| Physical Chemistry 1 and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I |
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| Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Lab |
||
| CHEM 335 & CHEM 336 |
Biochemistry I and Biochemistry Laboratory I |
4 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Inquiry/Thread/Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 7 | |
In odd years, select: |
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| Physical Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Materials Chemistry | ||
In even years, select: |
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| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
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| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 337 & CHEM 338 |
Biochemistry II and Biochemistry Laboratory II |
4 |
| Inquiry/Thread/Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours** | 103-105 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
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Prepare to take PCAT by October, Fall of Sophomore Year.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6SPC
UCC 02.02.2021
Revised: 07.10.2023