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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | (45 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-260 | Chemistry Literature Seminar | 1 |
| CH-303 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CH-210 | Chemical Analysis: an Introduction to Modern Methods | 5 |
| CH-475 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| 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 Credits | 61 | |
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
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LASC | First-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 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| LASC | U.S. Constitution | 3 |
| CH-121 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MA-201 | Calculus II (LASC QR or Math according to accuplacer score) 1 | 4 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| 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 or MA-200 | Chemical Analysis: an Introduction to Modern Methods (LASC WAC) 3 or Calculus I | 4-5 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| 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/4XX | Chemistry Upper-level Elective or Calculus II (if not taken previously) | 3-4 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| CH-301 | Physical Chemistry I (Lecture Only) | 3 |
| CH-303 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective or Chemical Analysis (if not taken previously) 4 | 5 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| CH-302 | Physical Chemistry II (Lecture Only) | 3 |
| CH3XX/4XX | Chemistry Upper Level Elective | 3-4 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| CH-475 | Chemistry Seminar 5 | 2 |
| CH3XX/4XX | Chemistry Upper Level Elective | 3-4 |
| LASC | Distribution Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| CH3XX/4XX | Chemistry Upper Level Elective | 3-4 |
| SELECT | Free Elective (Chemistry or other) | 3-4 |
| SELECT | Free Elective (Chemistry or other) | 3-4 |
| SELECT | Free Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12-15 | |
| Total Credits | 123-130 | |
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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.
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If not taken previously.
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3 + 3 Pre-Pharmacy students must take Chemistry Seminar in the Fall semester of Junior year. Others take in Senior year.
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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.