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 Introduction to Dynamical Systems | (3) |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Total | (77) | |
*The Department of Chemistry requires that majors take PHYS 131C and PHYS 132C (calculus-based physics) to satisfy their College physics requirement. Alternatively, students may complete PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C (non-calculus-based physics), in addition to MATH 221C - Calculus III, to satisfy this physics requirement. In keeping with the recommended progression for all of the chemistry major programs, students taking PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C must satisfy the MATH 221C requirement prior to the fall semester of their junior year to meet the prerequisites for CHEM 365, or else they would need permission from the chemistry department chair.
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 requires that majors take PHYS 131C and PHYS 132C (calculus-based physics) to satisfy their College physics requirement. Alternatively, students may complete PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C (non-calculus-based physics), in addition to MATH 221C - Calculus III, to satisfy this physics requirement. In keeping with the recommended progression for all of the chemistry major programs, students taking PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C must satisfy the MATH 221C requirement prior to the fall semester of their junior year to meet the prerequisites for CHEM 365, or else they would need permission from the chemistry department chair.
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 366 CHEM 366L |
Physical Chemistry II Physical Chemistry Lab II |
(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 requires that majors take PHYS 131C and PHYS 132C (calculus-based physics) to satisfy their College physics requirement. Alternatively, students may complete PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C (non-calculus-based physics), in addition to MATH 221C - Calculus III, to satisfy this physics requirement. In keeping with the recommended progression for all of the chemistry major programs, students taking PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C must satisfy the MATH 221C requirement prior to the fall semester of their junior year to meet the prerequisites for CHEM 365, or else they would need permission from the chemistry department chair.
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 Introduction to Dynamical Systems | (3) | |
| PHYS 131C | P4 General Physics I* | (4) |
| PHYS 132C | P4 General Physics II* | (4) |
| Total | (59–60) | |
*The Department of Chemistry requires that majors take PHYS 131C and PHYS 132C (calculus-based physics) to satisfy their College physics requirement. Alternatively, students may complete PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C (non-calculus-based physics), in addition to MATH 221C - Calculus III, to satisfy this physics requirement. In keeping with the recommended progression for all of the chemistry major programs, students taking PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C must satisfy the MATH 221C requirement prior to the fall semester of their junior year to meet the prerequisites for CHEM 365, or else they would need permission from the chemistry department chair.
Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Chemistry
Students pursuing teacher certification 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, and student teaching, as well as 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.
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, students should consult with an education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.
*The Department of Chemistry requires that majors take PHYS 131C and PHYS 132C (calculus-based physics) to satisfy their College physics requirement. Alternatively, students may complete PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C (non-calculus-based physics), in addition to MATH 221C - Calculus III, to satisfy this physics requirement. In keeping with the recommended progression for all of the chemistry major programs, students taking PHYS 121C and PHYS 122C must satisfy the MATH 221C requirement prior to the fall semester of their junior year to meet the prerequisites for CHEM 365, or else they would need permission from the chemistry department chair.