Chemistry

Students must earn a C- or higher in all prerequisite courses in order to register for a chemistry or ancillary course.

Requirements for a Major in Chemistry

Core(46 credits)
CH-120
CH-121
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II
8
CH-201
CH-202
Organic Chemistry I (lecture)
and Organic Chemistry II (lecture)
6
CH-203
CH-204
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
4
CH-301
CH-302
Physical Chemistry I (Lecture Only)
and Physical Chemistry II (Lecture Only)
6
CH-260Chemistry Literature Seminar1
CH-303Physical Chemistry Laboratory I2
CH-210Chemical Analysis: an Introduction to Modern Methods5
CH-475Chemistry Seminar2
Plus a minimum of 12 credits at the 300 level or above, at least one of which must be a lab course. Internships and Independent Study may contribute no more than 3 credits toward this requirement.12
Ancillary Courses(16 credits)
MA-200
MA-201
Calculus I
and Calculus II
8
PY-241
PY-242
Physics I (Mechanics)
and Physics II ( Electricity, Magnetism and Optics )
8
Total Credits62

To complete a chemistry degree certified by the American Chemical Society, students should complete all of the requirements for the Chemistry Major, plus CH-340, CH-410, CH-470, CH-492, and one of the following:  CH-335, CH-350, CH-355, CH-411, CH-435, CH-450, or CH-295.  By completing 6 credits of CH-492, students will also be eligible for Chemistry Honors. 

Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
LASCFirst-Year Seminar 3
EN-101 College Writing I 3
CH-120 General Chemistry I 4
MA-200 Calculus I (LASC QR or Math according to accuplacer score) 1 4
LASCDistribution Elective 3
 Credits17
Semester Two
EN-102 College Writing II 3
LASCU.S. Constitution 3
CH-121 General Chemistry II 4
MA-201 Calculus II (LASC QR or Math according to accuplacer score) 1 4
LASCDistribution Elective 3
 Credits17
Year Two
Semester Three
CH-201 Organic Chemistry I (lecture) 3
CH-203 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2
PY-241 Physics I (Mechanics) (LASC NSP, QLAC) 1,2 4
CH-210
Chemical Analysis: an Introduction to Modern Methods (LASC WAC) 3
or Calculus I
4-5
LASCDistribution Elective 3
 Credits16-17
Semester Four
CH-202 Organic Chemistry II (lecture) 3
CH-204 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2
CH-260 Chemistry Literature Seminar 1
PY-242 Physics II ( Electricity, Magnetism and Optics ) (LASC NSP) 1,2 4
CH3XX/4XXChemistry Upper-level Elective or Calculus II (if not taken previously) 3-4
LASCDistribution Elective 3
 Credits16-17
Year Three
Semester Five
CH-301 Physical Chemistry I (Lecture Only) 3
CH-303 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 2
LASCDistribution Elective or Chemical Analysis (if not taken previously) 4 5
SELECTFree Elective 3
SELECTFree Elective 3
 Credits16
Semester Six
CH-302 Physical Chemistry II (Lecture Only) 3
CH3XX/4XXChemistry Upper Level Elective 3-4
LASCDistribution Elective 3
LASCDistribution Elective 3
SELECTFree Elective 3
 Credits15-16
Year Four
Semester Seven
CH-475 Chemistry Seminar 5 2
CH3XX/4XXChemistry Upper Level Elective 3-4
LASCDistribution Elective 3
SELECTFree Elective 3
SELECTFree Elective 3
 Credits14-15
Semester Eight
CH3XX/4XXChemistry Upper Level Elective 3-4
SELECTFree Elective (Chemistry or other) 3-4
SELECTFree Elective (Chemistry or other) 3-4
SELECTFree Elective 3
 Credits12-15
 Total Credits123-130
1

It is recommended that students take Calculus (MA-200/MA-201) in their first-year and calculus-based physics (PY-241/PY-242) in their second year. This gives the best preparation for physical chemistry in the third year. EN-101 satisfies LASC writing and MA-200/MA-201 satisfies QR.

2

PY-241/PY-242 each satisifes NSP. CH-210 satisfies WAC.

3

 If not taken previously.

4

3 + 3 Pre-Pharmacy students must take Chemistry Seminar in the Fall semester of Junior year.  Others take in Senior year.

5

Students who have not taken Chemistry Seminar (a Capstone Experience) must take it in their senior year Fall semester.

Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.  First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation.  For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.