Chemistry (American Chemical Society Certified)

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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.

Major requirements include:

MA 170 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MA 180 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
PS 131-132 - Classical Physics I - II
BI 336 - Biochemistry
CH 130 - General Chemistry I
CH 131 - General Chemistry II
CH 250 - Organic Chemistry I
CH 251 - Organic Chemistry II
CH 270 - Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
CH 310 - Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis
CH 280 - Physical Chemistry I
CH 281 - Physical Chemistry II
CH 370 - Synthesis and Characterization
CH 340 - Inorganic Chemistry I
CH 360 - Inorganic Chemistry II
CH 420 - Research and Seminar I
CH 421 - Research and Seminar II

At least one elective chosen from among:

CH 355 - Polymer Chemistry
CH 350 - Organic Chemistry III
CH 380 - Physical Chemistry III

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. Chemistry 270, 370, and BI336 may be taken in any order.