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.

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 I
CH 131 - General Chemistry II
CH 250 - Organic Chemistry I
CH 251 - Organic Chemistry II
CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis
CH 310 - 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 350 - Organic Chemistry III
CH 355 - Polymer Chemistry
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. CH 270, 370, and BI 336 may be taken in any order.