Chemistry Major

Major Requirements

The Chemistry Major consists of 14 credits as outlined below. Students interested in the Chemistry major should contact a member of the Chemistry Department to discuss your specific path through the major.

The course of study typically pursued by B.A. Chemistry majors is:

Suggested First Year:

Fall Semester:
CHEM 153 - Chemical Principles
MATH 101 - Calculus I
Spring Semester:
CHEM 253 - Organic Chemistry I
MATH 104 - Calculus II

Suggested Second Year:

Fall Semester:
CHEM 254 - Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 170 - Introductory Physics I
Spring Semester:
CHEM 232 - Aqueous Equilibria
PHYS 171 - Introductory Physics II

Five additional required courses - (typically taken during third and fourth years)

CHEM 261 - Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 332 - Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 355 - Chemical Thermodynamics
CHEM 356 - Quantum Chemistry
CHEM 400 - Seminar

One 300 level Elective Chemistry course:

CHEM 321 - Chemistry of Natural Waters
CHEM 361 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 362 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 303 - Current Problems in Environmental Chemistry

Notes

Students desiring American Chemical Society Certification must take all of the classes listed above and CHEM 305 - Principles of Biochemistry Lecture .

For more specific information on current course offerings you can explore the Chemistry Department webpage or contact the Department Chair.