Chemistry Major Requirements

The curricula for the BS and BA degrees in chemistry may satisfy the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society.

Core Requirements

CHEM 111/L111
CHEM 112/L112
CHEM 211/L211
CHEM 212/L212
CHEM 314/L314
CHEM 331/L331
CHEM 375/L375
CHEM 411/L411
CHEM 412/L412
CHEM 510
CHEM 511
MATH 165
MATH 166
MATH 265
PHYS 151/L151
PHYS 152/L152

Elective Requirements

Students choose additional depth of study in biochemistry, environmental chemistry, or advanced organic chemistry. 

Choose from the following:
CHEM 332/L432
CHEM 355/L355
CHEM 390/L390

Note: CHEM L432 is a three credit laboratory.

Biochemistry Major Requirements

The program in biochemistry draws from the disciplines of chemistry and biology. Since the areas of concentration are broadened and well-integrated, several career options are possible upon successful completion of the program. 

The curricula for the BS and BA in Biochemistry satisfy the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society if 375 and L375 are elected.

Core Requirements

CHEM 111/L111
CHEM 112/L112
CHEM 211/L211
CHEM 212/L212
CHEM 314/L314
CHEM 331/L331
CHEM 332
CHEM 411/L411
CHEM 412/L412
CHEM 510
CHEM 511
CHEM L432

BIO 111/L111
BIO 114/L114

MATH 165
MATH 166

PHYS 151/L151
PHYS 152/L152

Elective Requirements

Choose two biology electives from the following:
BIO 203/L203
BIO 204/L204
BIO 273
BIO 274/L274
BIO 285/L285
BIO 377/L377
BIO 403/L403
BIO 474/L474

Note: BIO 273 also fulfills the quantitative reasoning requirement.