Program Requirements
The introductory course sequence, CHEM 103C, 103L, 104C, 104L, is intended to prepare students for all subsequent chemistry courses. The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that a student enrolling in CHEM 103C has a minimum Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 500 on the mathematics section of the test, a minimum ACT score of 21 on the mathematics section of that test, or a mathematical background that has prepared the student for MATH 119C or a higher-level mathematics course. If the student does not meet any of these criteria, the department advises that the student delay entering CHEM 103C and take sufficient mathematics to prepare for enrolling in MATH 119C.
For students majoring in chemistry, all courses that are required for the major program are included in determination of the grade point average in the major.
B.S. Chemistry Requirements
| CHEM 103C CHEM 103L |
P4 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 104C CHEM 104L |
General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 201 CHEM 201L |
SQ Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 202 CHEM 202L |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 250 | Sophomore Seminar | (1) |
| CHEM 315 CHEM 315L |
Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 316 CHEM 316L |
Analytical Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 365 CHEM 365L |
Physical Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 366 CHEM 366L |
Physical Chemistry II Physical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 408 | Biochemistry I | (3) |
| CHEM 412 | Advanced Topics | (3) |
| CHEM 431 | Spectroscopic Identification | (3) |
| CHEM 435 | Advanced Laboratory I | (1) |
| CHEM 436 | Advanced Laboratory II | (1) |
| CHEM 441 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) |
| CHEM 449 | Seminar Preparation | (0) |
| CHEM 450 | Seminar | (1) |
| MATH 120C | P4 Calculus I | (4) |
| MATH 122C | P4 Calculus II | (4) |
| MATH 221C | Calculus III | (4) |
| MATH 222 | SQ Differential Equations | (3) |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Total | (77) | |
*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.
B.S. Chemistry – Biochemistry Requirements
| CHEM 103C CHEM 103L |
P4 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 104C CHEM 104L |
General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 201 CHEM 201L |
SQ Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 202 CHEM 202L |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 250 | Sophomore Seminar | (1) |
| CHEM 315 CHEM 315L |
Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 316 CHEM 316L |
Analytical Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 365 CHEM 365L |
Physical Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 366 CHEM 366L |
Physical Chemistry II Physical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 408 | Biochemistry I | (3) |
| CHEM 409 | Biochemistry II | (3) |
| CHEM 410 | Biochemistry Lab | (1) |
| CHEM 436 | Advanced Laboratory II | (1) |
| CHEM 441 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) |
| CHEM 449 | Seminar Preparation | (0) |
| CHEM 450 | Seminar | (1) |
| BIOL 120C BIOL 127L |
P4 General Biology: Genes, Cells, Evolution General Biology Lab |
(3) (1) |
| BIOL 311 BIOL 311L |
Cell Biology Techniques in Cell Biology |
(3) (2) |
| BIOL 318 | Genetics | (3) |
| MATH 120C | P4 Calculus I | (4) |
| MATH 122C | P4 Calculus II | (4) |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Recommended | ||
| CHEM 431 | Spectroscopic Identification | (3) |
| Total | (79–82) | |
*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.
B.S. Chemistry – Pharmaceutical Chemistry Requirements
| CHEM 103C CHEM 103L |
P4 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 104C CHEM 104L |
General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 201 CHEM 201L |
SQ Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 202 CHEM 202L |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 250 | Sophomore Seminar | (1) |
| CHEM 315 CHEM 315L |
Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 316 CHEM 316L |
Analytical Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 365 CHEM 365L |
Physical Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 367 CHEM 367L |
Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Kinetics Lab |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 408 | Biochemistry I | (3) |
| CHEM 410 | Biochemistry Lab I | (1) |
| CHEM 414 | Pharmaceutics | (3) |
| CHEM 436 | Advanced Laboratory II | (1) |
| CHEM 441 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) |
| CHEM 449 | Seminar Preparation | (0) |
| CHEM 450 | Seminar | (1) |
| Choose two: | CHEM 453 Vaccinology 101 | (2) |
| CHEM 454 Current Topics in Drug Delivery | (2) | |
| CHEM 456 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | (2) | |
| CHEM 457 Introduction to Forensic Toxicology | (2) | |
| BIOL 120C | P4 General Biology | (3) |
| BIOL 127L | General Biology Lab | (1) |
| BIOL 311 | Cell Biology | (3) |
| BIOL 311L | Techniques in Cell Biology | (2) |
| BIOL 422 | Biopharmacology | (3) |
| MATH 120C | P4 Calculus I | (4) |
| MATH 122C | P4 Calculus II | (4) |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II | (4) |
| Total | (83) |
*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.
B.A. Chemistry Requirements
| CHEM 103C CHEM 103L |
P4 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 104C CHEM 104L |
General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 201 CHEM 201L |
SQ Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 202 CHEM 202L |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 250 | Sophomore Seminar | (1) |
| CHEM 315 CHEM 315L |
Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 316 CHEM 316L |
Analytical Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 365 CHEM 365L |
Physical Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 366 CHEM 366L |
Physical Chemistry II Physical Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 449 | Seminar Preparation | (0) |
| CHEM 450 | Seminar | (1) |
| MATH 120C | P4 Calculus I | (4) |
| MATH 122C | P4 Calculus II | (4) |
| Choose one: | MATH 221C Calculus III | (4) |
| MATH 222 SQ Differential Equations | (3) | |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Total | (59–60) |
*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.
Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Chemistry
There are two routes to Adolescence Teaching Certification in Chemistry. One option is to double major in the B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education – Chemical Education program. A second option, for those wishing to study chemistry in more depth or pursue a second discipline major, is to complete Adolescence Teaching Certification requirements and Students with Disabilities Certification requirements at the graduate level through the graduate program in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (GMST).
Students pursuing the first teacher certification option are advised to pursue the B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education – Chemical Education major program. This degree path is only taken by students also completing the requirements for Inclusive Adolescence Education:
- Inclusive Adolescence Education (46)
This major includes Education courses, field experiences, student teaching and courses for Certification in Students with Disabilities (7–12) and Middle School Extension (5–6) in the content area. See Inclusive Adolescence Education for details.
Students pursuing the second teacher certification option are advised to pursue the B.S. in Chemistry or the B.S. in Chemistry – Biochemistry, and complete the following specific requirements:
- PHIL 230D—CC Philosophy of Education
- ITED 228C—P3 Adolescent Development
- Register for GMST 502 and GMST 510 during the senior year. Up to six graduate credits may be taken in the undergraduate senior year at no additional cost (based on full-time enrollment of 12 undergraduate credit hours in the semester in which the GMST courses(s) are taken).
All students who pursue the second option should work with a GMST advisor as well as a Chemistry advisor.
B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education – Chemical Education Requirements (Chemical Education requirements only)
(Only for students also pursuing the Inclusive Adolescence Education Major.)
| Inclusive Adolescence Education Major | (46) | |
| CHEM 103C CHEM 103L |
P4 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 104C CHEM 104L |
General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (1) |
| CHEM 201 CHEM 201L |
SQ Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 202 CHEM 202L |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 250 | Sophomore Seminar | (1) |
| CHEM 300 | Practicum in Laboratory Development | (3) |
| CHEM 315 CHEM 315L |
Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| CHEM 365 CHEM 365L |
Physical Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Lab I |
(3) (2) |
| Choose one: | CHEM 316 Analytical Chemistry II | (3) |
| CHEM 366 Physical Chemistry II | ||
| CHEM 408 | Biochemistry I | (3) |
| CHEM 441 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) |
| CHEM 449 | Seminar Preparation | (0) |
| CHEM 450 | Seminar | (1) |
| MATH 120C | P4 Calculus I | (4) |
| MATH 122C | P4 Calculus II | (4) |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Total | (58) | |
As early as possible, a student should consult with an education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.
*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.