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Chemistry Major (BA, BS) and Minor

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ChemistryBA,BS,Minor
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MAJOR

Programs of study leading to B.A., B.S. and American Chemical Society (ACS) certified B.S. degrees are available. The descriptions below summarize degree requirements.

B.A Degree

  • CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 326

  • one upper‑level chemistry elective from 315, 322, 412, 422, and 424.

B.S. Degree

  • CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 322, 326, 424

  • one upper‑level chemistry elective, from 315, 412 or 422.

B.S. Degree (ACS certified)

  • CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 315, 321, 322, 326, and 424

  • one upper‑level chemistry elective, from 412, 417 or 422.

  • An approved research experience is also required. The certification for this degree program is through the American Chemical Society.

All chemistry majors must enroll in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Capstone Course (CH 498) in the spring semester of their senior year. Moreover, all chemistry and biochemistry programs require two semesters of college‑level calculus (MA 131M and MA 132M) and two semesters of college‑level physics (PH 241N and PH 242).

Students must maintain a C average or better in courses within the Chemistry Discipline and the required supporting courses listed above.

Students may obtain a minor in chemistry by earning a C‑ or better in any six chemistry courses or any five chemistry courses with an experiential laboratory component.

Lecture only courses:

  • CH 315 Biochemistry I

  • CH 324 Physical Chemistry II Interpretive

  • CH 412 Molecular Pharmacology

  • CH 418 Biochemistry II Interpretive

Courses containing an experiential laboratory component:

  • CH 121N General Chemistry

  • CH 122 General Chemistry II

  • CH 123 Integrated General Chemistry II

  • CH 212 Analytical Chemistry

  • CH 221 Organic Chemistry

  • CH 222 Organic Chemistry II

  • CH 321 Physical Chemistry I

  • CH 322 Physical Chemistry II Investigative

  • CH 326 Instrumental Analysis

  • CH 417 Biochemistry II Investigative

  • CH 422 Advanced Organic Chemistry

  • CH 424 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

MINOR

Students may obtain a minor in chemistry by earning a C‑ or better in any six chemistry courses or any five chemistry courses with an experiential laboratory component.