Chemistry Major Curriculum

The curriculum provides the chemistry courses upon which individualized programs may be constructed. Specific programs are arranged by students in consultation with their advisor and must be approved by the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry.

Major requirements include:

• MA 170 - Calculus I
• MA 180 - Calculus II
• PS 121-122 - General Physics I - II  or
• PS 131-132 - Calculus-Based Physics I - II
• CH 130 - General Chemistry I
• CH 131 - General Chemistry II
• CH 250 - Organic Chemistry I
• CH 251 - Organic Chemistry II
• CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis
• CH 280 - Physical Chemistry I
• CH 281 - Physical Chemistry II
• CH 310 - Instrumental Analysis
• CH 340 - Inorganic Chemistry I
• CH 420 - Research and Seminar I
• CH 421 - Research and Seminar II

Course Sequence Outline

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

In the sophomore year: Chemistry majors generally take Organic Chemistry and Physics. Depending on initial placement, students will complete the modern or classical language requirement.  The remainder of the schedule is filled by chemistry electives, other core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.

In the junior year: Chemistry majors generally take Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry sequences, and complete the Research and Seminar I requirement in the fall semester.  Students will choose core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major to complete the schedule.

In the senior year: Chemistry majors generally take Inorganic Chemistry and Research and Seminar II courses in the fall. Students finish any core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major to complete the schedule

Note:

* CH 420  Research and Seminar I carries no credit but is a prerequisite for CH421