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Requirements

Requirements for the Chemistry Major (BA: 45-47 semester hours; BS-Chem track: 57 semester hours; BS-Biochem track: 62 semester hours)

The usual first course in the chemistry program is General Chemistry I, although well-qualified students may begin at a higher level. Well-qualified students should consult with the department before registration.

Chemistry Track, Bachelor of Arts degree

41-43 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics

Required Courses:

Capstone (2):

  • CHEM 345W Experimental Chemistry II (2) or
  • CHEM 347W Experimental Biochemistry II (2) or
  • CHEM 430 Advanced Topics in Chemistry (2 or 4) or
  • CHEM 431 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (2)

Electives (16-18):

Note: If three of the 2-semester hour courses listed in the Capstone section are completed, the two may be applied to the elective category.

Chemistry Track, Bachelor of Science degree

47 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics, 8 semester hours in Physics

Biochemistry Track, Bachelor of Science degree

49 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics, 4 semester hours in Biology, 5 semester hours in Physics

Requirements for the Chemistry Minor (20 semester hours)

  • Sixteen semester hours of Chemistry courses
  • An additional four semester hours of Chemistry courses numbered above 300 (4)

Willamette University

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