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2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Expires Aug. 2018

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Chemistry Major (B.S.)

A minor is required.

Students wishing to major in Chemistry may declare their intent at any time. Upon completion of all basic skills, MATH 161, CHEM 230 and CHEM 231, with grades of “C” or better, students in good academic standing can electronically request designation as a Chemistry or Chemistry (ACS) major.

Required Foundation Courses (21 credits)

One of the following two-course sequences in Physics:

PHYS 111 - General Physics I 4 cr
PHYS 111L - General Physics I Lab 1 cr
PHYS 112 - General Physics II 4 cr
PHYS 112L - General Physics II Lab 1 cr
or (required for ACS approval)
PHYS 211 - Analytical Physics I 4 cr
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab 1 cr
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II 4 cr
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab 1 cr

Major Required Courses (43 credits)

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab 1 cr
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 cr
CHEM 313 - Analytical Chemistry I - Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 314 - Analytical Chemistry II - Instrumental Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 321 - Physical Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 321L - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 cr
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 322L - Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
CHEM 330 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3 cr
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II Lab 2 cr
CHEM 499 - Undergrad Seminar in Chemistry 1 cr
Additional 400-level chemistry course (3 cr)

One course from:

CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 414 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr

Required Electives for ACS Approval

CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 414 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 490 - Special Topics (1-6) cr
Special Topic must be Research (3 credits)
MATH 261 - Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 262 - Differential Equations 4 cr
Additional 400-level chemistry course (3 cr)

Recommended Electives for ACS Approval

One year of a modern foreign language

Environmental Emphasis

In addition to the above-listed foundation and major courses, the following courses are required:

CHEM 417 - Environmental Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 419 - Environmental Analytic Methods 3 cr
CHEM 495 - Research in Chemistry (1-3) cr