Chemistry — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Chemicals and Materials
- Credit hours
- 123
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Chemistry study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Freshman Year - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | Principles of Chemical Science I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to Academic Discourse | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PE 101 | Physical Education III | 1 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 4 |
Freshman Year - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 102 | Principles of Chemical Science II | 4 |
| ICS 104 | Introduction to Programming in Python and C | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 102 | General Physics II | 4 |
| IAS 121 | Language Foundation | 2 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 221 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 2 |
| CHEM 222 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Argument Writing | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 204 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Physical Chemistry I: Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEM 213 | Chemical Thermodynamics Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 214 | Academic & Professional Communication | 3 |
| IAS 111 | Belief and its Consequences | 2 |
| MATH/STAT xxx | Math/STAT Elective | 3 |
Junior Year - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry II: Kinetics and Spectroscopy | 3 |
| CHEM 312 | Kinetics and Spectroscopy Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 335 | Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| ISE 291 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| IAS 212 | Professional Ethics and Governance | 2 |
| CHEM 324 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 325 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
Junior Year - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 305 | Organic Synthesis & Characterization Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 363 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 336 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 337 | Inorganic Synthesis & Characterization Laboratory | 1 |
| COE 292 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CGS 392 | Career Essentials | 1 |
| XE xxx | Technical Elective I | 3 |
Junior Year - Summer Semester 1 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 399 | Summer Training | 1 |
Senior Year - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 488 | Undergraduate Research | 2 |
| FREE xxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| GS xxx | GS Elective | 3 |
| XE xxx | Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 4xx | Chemistry Elective I | 3 |
Senior Year - Semester 2 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 458 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 459 | Material Synthesis & Characterization Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 479 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| XE xxx | Technical Elective II | 3 |
| CHEM 4xx | Chemistry Elective II | 3 |
| IAS xxx | Islamic/Arabic Elective | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Chemistry
How many credit hours is Chemistry at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Chemistry at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Chemistry at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
The study plan for Chemistry spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Chemistry award?
Chemistry at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.
Is Chemistry offered at other universities?
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