Requirements for the Chemistry Major (BA: 42 semester hours; BS-Chem track: 54 semester hours; BS-Biochem track: 56 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
38 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics
Required Courses:
- CHEM 115 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 116 General Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry II (4) or
- CHEM 230 Environmental Chemistry (4)
- CHEM 344W Experimental Chemistry I (4) or
- CHEM 346W Experimental Biochemistry I (4)
- MATH through MATH 152 (4)
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):
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 230 Environmental Chemistry (4)
- CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis (4)
- CHEM 351 Biochemistry (4)
- CHEM 362 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
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
42 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics, 8 semester hours in Physics
- CHEM 115 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 116 General Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis (4)
- CHEM 344W Experimental Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 345W Experimental Chemistry II (2)
- CHEM 362 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
- CHEM 495 Senior Research Projects I (2)
- CHEM 496W Senior Research Projects II (2)
- MATH 152 Accelerated Calculus II (2) or
- MATH 249 Multivariable Calculus (4)
- PHYS 221 Introductory Physics I (4)
- PHYS 222 Introductory Physics II (4)
Biochemistry Track, Bachelor of Science degree
44 semester hours in Chemistry, 4 semester hours in Mathematics, 4 semester hours in Biology, 4 semester hours in Physics
- CHEM 115 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 116 General Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis (4)
- CHEM 346W Experimental Biochemistry I (4)
- CHEM 347W Experimental Biochemistry II (2)
- CHEM 351 Biochemistry (4)
- CHEM 362 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
- CHEM 431 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (2)
- CHEM 495 Senior Research Projects I (2)
- CHEM 496W Senior Research Projects II (2)
- BIOL 120 Introduction to Biological Inquiry (4)
- MATH 152 Accelerated Calculus II (2) or
- MATH 249 Multivariable Calculus (4)
- PHYS 221 Introductory Physics I (4)