Chemistry (American Chemical Society Certified)

The Department of Chemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Completion of the approved program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with American Chemical Society Certification. Students who complete this program are well qualified for graduate study or professional employment. Requirements listed here begin with the class of 2022.

Major requirements include:

MA 170 - Calculus I
MA 180 - Calculus II
PS 131-132 - Calculus-Based Physics I - II
BI 336 - Biochemistry
CH 130 - General Chemistry
CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity
CH 251 - Reaction and Mechanism
CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis
CH 280 - Physical Chemistry I
CH 310 - Instrumental Analysis
CH 340 - Inorganic Chemistry I
CH 420 - Research and Seminar I
CH 421 - Research and Seminar II
CH 425 - Integrated Laboratory

Select 8 credits from the following:

CH 281 - Physical Chemistry II
CH 350 - Physical Organic Chemistry
CH 355 - Polymer Chemistry
CH 360 - Inorganic Chemistry II
CH 380 - Physical Chemistry III
CH 402 - Special Topics in Chemistry (2 credits)
CH 405 - Special Topics in Chemistry (4 credits)
CH 406 - Special Topics in Chemistry with Laboratory
(4 credits)

Note:

In consultation with the student’s advisor, and with the permission of the department chairperson, advanced courses in Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science may be substituted for Chemistry electives. CH 270, 370, and BI 336 may be taken in any order.