The chemistry major curriculum meets American Chemical Society degree requirements for certification and provides a rigorous, comprehensive background in the four primary areas of Chemistry, and in elective areas of your choosing. This program is appropriate for students going on to advanced study in Chemistry, as well as for many preprofessional students and students planning careers in industry, and research.

Course Requirements

The following chemistry courses are required for the regular Chemistry Major:

• CHEM 0110, 0120, or 0710, 0720 - General Chemistry I and II
• CHEM 0250, 0260 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry and Lab
• CHEM 0310, 0320, or 0730, 0740 - Organic Chemistry I and II
• CHEM 0330, 0340, or 0330, 0750 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II
• CHEM 1130 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 1140 - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory
• CHEM 1250 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHEM 1255 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
• CHEM 1410, 1420 - Physical Chemistry I and II
• CHEM 1430, 1440 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I and II

Other natural science courses that are required:

• MATH 0220, 0230, 0240 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I, II and III
• PHYS 0174, 0175 Basic Physics for Science and Engineering I and II
• PHYS 0219 Basic Laboratory Physics for Science and Engineering

In addition, at least two credits of chemistry or science electives must be taken, usually in the senior year. In order to receive ACS certification the elective requirement MUST be met with BIOSC 1000-Biochemistry. Other possible electives can be found on the following list. (For additional information, consult with the Undergraduate Program Office in 107 Chevron Science Center).

Some courses satisfying the Science Elective requirement CHEMISTRY:

• CHEM 1260 Intermediate Analytical Chemistry (2 cr.)
• CHEM 1310 Synthetic Organic Chemistry (2 cr.)
• CHEM 1380 Techniques of Organic Research (2 cr.)
• CHEM 1450 Molecular Modeling & Graphics (3 cr.)
• CHEM 1460 Introduction to Modern Computational Science (3 cr.)
• CHEM 1600 Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers (3 cr.)
• CHEM 1605 Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers Lab (1 cr.)
• CHEM 1620 Atoms, Molecules and Materials (3 cr.)
• CHEM 1700 Undergraduate Research Seminar (1 cr.)
• CHEM 1710 Undergraduate Research (variable cr.)
• CHEM 1720 Undergraduate Teaching Experience (variable cr.)
• CHEM 1810 Chemical Biology (3 cr.)
• Any chemistry course numbered above 2000, except 2700.

Non-Chemistry

• BIOSC: 0350, 0370, 1000, 1500, 1810, 1820, 1850, 1940
• CS: 0441, 0445
• GEOL: 1001, 1500
• MATH: 0250 or STAT: 1000

Ideal Program for ACS Certified Chemistry Majors

Total credits required for the BS degree is 120.

a. All of the required courses are offered each Fall and Spring Term, and many during the Summer Sessions. Any reasonable alternative sequence of courses is acceptable, as long as prerequisites are met.

b. GER are the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements.

c. If A&S requirements are not satisfied by advanced standing.

d. Highly recommended but not required.

e. At least two credits of Science Electives must be taken to fulfill the requirements of the major. They may be taken at any time (see page 2). For the ACS certified major this elective must be BIOSC 1000.