Chemistry Major - B.S.

The Chemistry Major consists of 56 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.

Students desiring American Chemical Society Certification must take all of the classes listed below and CHEM 305 Principles of Biochemistry Lecture. ACS certification aims to provide students with a competitive advantage in their future employment. Certified students will receive a certificate and electron credentials from ACS. Explore ACS more.

Major Requirements

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

Suggested First Year:

Suggested Second Year:

Twenty additional required credits - (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
Note that CHEM 499 and CHEM 500 normally do not replace the seminar requirement.

Four credits at the 300 level:

Notes:

Per college policy, only one course may be overlapped between a major and a minor.

A course taken at Wheaton College that receives a grade of “Pass” (P) may not be used to fulfill a requirement in the major, except under special circumstances.