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.

Learning Outcomes

Required Foundation Courses (18 cr)

MATH 161 - Calculus I (GE3) Credits: 4
MATH 162 - Calculus II Credits: 4

One of the following two-course sequences in Physics:

PHYS 111 - General Physics I (GE4) Credits: 4
PHYS 111L - General Physics I Lab (GE4) Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 112L - General Physics II Lab Credits: 1
or (recommended for ACS approval)
PHYS 211 - Analytical Physics I (GE4) Credits: 4
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab (GE4) Credits: 1
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab Credits: 1

Major Required Courses (43 cr)

As an optional addition to the major required courses, students can choose to pursue the optional ACS Approved degree and/or Environmental Specialization by completing the corresponding coursework outlined below. Chemistry electives in these categories would count towards the elective requirements for the regular chemistry degree.

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture (GE4) Credits: 4
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab (GE4) Credits: 1
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture Credits: 4
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 313 - Analytical Chem I Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 314 - Analytical Chem II Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 321 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 321L - Physical Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 322L - Physical Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 330 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture Credits: 4
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 499 - Undergrad Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 1
Additional 400-level chemistry course 3 cr

One course from:

CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 414 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3

Required Electives for ACS Approval (optional)

In addition to the above-listed foundation and major courses, students choosing to pursue the optional ACS approval should complete the following courses which are required for ACS approval.

CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 414 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 495 - Research in Chemistry Credits: 1-3 3 credits of research (CHEM 495) are required
Additional 400-level chemistry course 3 cr

Recommended Electives for ACS Approval

One year of a modern foreign language

CHEM 413 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 414L - Inorganic Synthesis Credits: 1
MATH 262 - Differential Equations Credits: 4
MATH 261 - Calculus III Credits: 4

Electives for Environmental Specialization (optional)

In addition to the above-listed foundation and major courses, students choosing to pursue the optional Environmental Specialization should complete 9 credits from the following courses.

CHEM 417 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 418 - Green and Sustainable Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 419 - Environmental Analytical Methods Credits: 3
CHEM 482 - Freshwater Science Credits: 4
CHEM 495 - Research in Chemistry Credits: 1-3
Research topic must have an environmental focus to count towards the Environmental Specialization.