Chemistry Major
Major in Chemistry – 56 credits minimum
Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and a grade of C- or better is required in all Pre-Requisites.
Required in the Major:
CHEM-131: Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
CHEM-132: Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
CHEM-215: Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
CHEM-216: Organic Chemistry II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
CHEM-301: Analytical Chemistry (5 credits)
CHEM-313: Physical Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM-314: Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM-340: Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHEM-498: Senior Seminar in Chemistry
Two additional courses chosen from the following:
- CHEM-303: Instrumental Analysis (5 credits)
- CHEM-307: Biochemistry I (5 credits)
- CHEM-308: Biochemistry II
- CHEM-405: Advanced Organic Chemistry '
- CHEM-481: Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry/Topics vary by semester (3 -4 credits) (Repeatable for credit)
Also required:
Choice of:
- MATH-203: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (WOK: Problem Solving)
AND
- MATH-204: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (WOK: Problem Solving)
OR
- MATH-211: Calculus and Modern Analysis I (WOK: Problem Solving)
AND
- MATH-212: Calculus and Modern Analysis II (WOK: Problem Solving)
PHYS-121: Principles of Physics I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
PHYS-122: Principles of Physics II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)
Sample Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Major/selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only; it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.
Year One Fall
13/14*
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Year Two Fall
14/15*
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Year Three Fall
15
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Year Four Fall
16
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CHEM-131 (4 cr)
ENGL-101
MATH-203/211
Language 103
FYIN-100* |
CHEM-215 (4 cr)
PHYS-121 (4 cr)
GLST-201
WOK or elective
PHED #2* |
CHEM-301 (5 cr)
CHEM-340 (4 cr)
WOK or elective (WI)
Minor #2 or elective |
CHEM-314 (4 cr)
CHEM elective (3 cr)
Minor #4 or elective
Minor #4 or elective
Minor #5 or elective |
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Year One Spring
16/17*
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Year Two Spring
15/16*
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Year Three Spring
16
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Year Four Spring
15
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CHEM-132 (4 cr)
ILAR-101
MATH-204/212
RLST-104
WOK or elective
PHED #1*
Swim Test * |
CHEM-216 (4 cr)
PHYS-122 (4 cr)
PSPK-101 (1 cr)
RLST-2XX
Minor #1 or elective
FYIN-101* |
CHEM-313 (4 cr)
ETHS-201
CHEM elective
WOK or elective
Minor #3 or elective |
CHEM-498
Minor #6 or elective
WOK or elective
WOK or elective
WOK or elective |
*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.
Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 120
