Chemistry
Major Requirements
Chemistry Major Requirements
Requirements for the chemistry major, in addition to the University degree requirements, are:
Courses in chemistry--at least 39 credits (for the B.A. degree), or 42 to 45 (for the B.S.), including the following (with variations as authorized by the department):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHEM 113 & 103 | General Chemistry I (and Lab) |
| CHEM 114 & 104 | General Chemistry II (and Lab) |
| CHEM 233 & 203 | Organic Chemistry I (and Lab) |
| CHEM 234 & 206 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic/Analytical Chemistry Lab) |
| CHEM 341-342 | Physical Chemistry I & II |
| NSCI 361 | Biochemistry ( and Lab) |
| CHEM 470 | Analytical Chemistry |
The remaining hours in chemistry, sufficient to reach required total, should be chosen in consultation with the department. Qualified seniors should take the graduate Chemistry Colloquium, CHEM 501-502
Required cognates (17 cr.):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Calculus I |
| MATH 130 | Calculus II |
| PHYS 130 & 130L | University Physics I (and Lab) |
| PHYS 140 & 140L | University Physics II (and Lab) |
An additional 3-hour mathematics or computer science course approved by the Chemistry Discipline is required.
Mathematics Requirement
In lieu of CORE mathematics course ), chemistry majors meet the mathematics requirement by means of the cognate coursework in mathematics described above
Other Recommendations
Chemistry majors are advised to include, among their general elective coursework, additional study in mathematics and computer science