Chemistry Program

The curricula for the B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry satisfy the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society. This program is recommended for those planning research careers and/or graduate study in chemistry. In accordance with the guidelines established by the American Chemical Society it is recommended that Chemistry majors study a foreign language. Individualized programs of study appropriate to students’ interests and specialized career objectives may be designed. Careers which may be pursued with a degree in chemistry, some of which may require graduate study, include science writing, environmental science, forensic chemistry, information and computer sciences, chemical business, and patent law. 

The recommended course sequence leading to the B.S. degree is as follows:

Freshman Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 111, 112, L111, L112 (8)
Quantitative Reasoning (Spring) (4)
MATH 165, 166 *** (8)
ENG 101, 102 (8)
Seminar for Freshmen (Fall) (4)

Sophomore Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 211, 212, L211, L212 (8)
PHYS 151, 152, L151, L152 (8)
MATH 265 (4)
Literature (4)
Social Science (4)
Humanities/History (4)

Junior Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 314, L314 (4)
CHEM 411, 412, L411, L412 (8)
CHEM 331 (4)
Ethical and Philosophical Inquiry (4)
Humanities/History (4)
Free Electives (8)

Senior Year (30-31 Credits)
CHEM 375, L375 (4)
CHEM 423 (4)
CHEM 428, 429 (2)
Advanced Chemistry Lecture Elective* (3 or 4)
Advanced Chemistry Lab Elective** (1)
(Advanced electives may be taken Junior or Senior Year.)
Free Electives (16)

* Lecture electives include CHEM 332, CHEM 355, CHEM 390, and CHEM 453.

** Lab electives include CHEM L330, CHEM L333, CHEM L355.

***Math should be started first semester starting with the highest math level in the following sequence: MATH 104, 121, 165, 166.
      MATH 130 and 134 will not fulfill the math requirements for the major.

Students choosing a B.A. degree should consult their advisors regarding additional degree requirements.