Chemistry

Program Curriculum

• Major in Chemistry, American Chemical Society Certified, B.S. Degree

  The American Chemical Society (ACS) Certification B.S. option serves as evidence that a graduate has completed a rigorous program in chemistry approved by a national scientific organization. Employers and graduate schools recognize ACS certification as a sign of the high quality of a student’s preparation for employment or further study in the chemical sciences. Completion of the ACS Certified program is determined by the department.  

  The Bachelor of Science degree will be attractive to those students intending to pursue graduate study in chemistry or a career as a chemist.  This degree option leads the student to a degree certified by the American Chemical Society and as such is a more rigorous program, particularly with respect to hands-on laboratory experience.

  Required Courses (15)

  BIO 160	Concepts in Biology
  CHE 131-132	General Chemistry I and II
  MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132	Calculus I and II or Honors Calculus I and II
  CHE 201-202	Organic Chemistry I and II
  PHY 201H-202H	Honors General Physics I and II
  CHE 311-312	Physical Chemistry I and II
  CHE 315	Analytical Chemistry
  CHE 316	Inorganic Chemistry
  CHE 414	Biochemistry
  CHE 450	Instrumental Chemistry

  Electives (1)

  One additional three- or four-credit course from among CHE 318 or CHE 416. 

  Research (1)

  Complete at least 3 credits of laboratory research with report submitted to the department as a final project in CHE 480 Seminar in Chemistry or as part of CHE 491 or 492 if the research is undertaken on campus.

  Course Descriptions

  • Major in Chemistry Course Descriptions

  Academic Catalog & Advising Guide
• Major in Chemistry, B.A. Degree

  The objective of the chemistry major is to provide the student with knowledge of the fundamental principles governing the structure of matter. The courses are organized to establish a foundation in the basic areas of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry, and to develop an understanding of the unity of Chemistry by relating these basic areas to each other and to other scientific disciplines. The laboratories are designed to develop a degree of proficiency in the practical aspects of experimentation and instrumentation.  

  Required Courses (14)

  BIO 160	Concepts in Biology
  CHE 131-132	General Chemistry I and II
  MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132	Calculus I and II or Honors Calculus I and II
  CHE 201-202	Organic Chemistry I and II
  PHY 201-202	General Physics I and II
  CHE 311-312	Physical Chemistry I and II
  CHE 315	Analytical Chemistry
  CHE 316	Inorganic Chemistry
  CHE 414	Biochemistry

  Electives (2)

  Two additional three- or four-credit courses from among: CHE 318, CHE 416, CHE 450, CHE 460, CHE 470, CHE 480, CHE 491–492. At least one of the electives must include a lab. Only one Independent Study course (CHE 491 or CHE 492) or Internship may be counted towards the Chemistry Elective requirement.

  Course Descriptions

  • Major in Chemistry Course Descriptions

  Academic Catalog & Advising Guide
• Minor

  Students who wish to minor in chemistry take 6 chemistry courses and 2 semesters of calculus.

  Required Courses (7)

  CHE 131-132	General Chemistry I and II
  CHE 201-202	Organic Chemistry I and II
  CHE 311	Physical Chemistry I
  MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132	Calculus I and II

  Analytical Chemistry Course (1)

  CHE 315	Analytical Chemistry
  CHE 316	Inorganic Chemistry
  CHE 450	Instrumental Chemistry

  Course Descriptions

  • Minor in Chemistry Course Descriptions

  Academic Catalog & Advising Guide