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2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Expires Aug. 2022

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Chemistry Major (B.S.)

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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 cr)

One of the following two-course sequences in Physics:

PHYS 111 - General Physics I (GE4) 4 cr
PHYS 111L - General Physics I Lab (GE4) 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 (GE4) 4 cr
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab (GE4) 1 cr
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II 4 cr
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab 1 cr

Major Required Courses (43 cr)

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture (GE4) 4 cr
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab (GE4) 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 Chem I Quantitative Analysis 4 cr
CHEM 314 - Analytical Chem 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 4 cr
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 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 cr
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: