Chemistry Major

The chemistry major, in the context of a liberal arts education, prepares students to be lifelong learners and educated citizens. A major or minor in chemistry prepares students for roles as professional scientists.

Chemistry

The B.S. degree in chemistry prepares students for roles as professional scientists. Students acquire an understanding of scientific concepts and problem solving techniques, and the ability to integrate and apply these skills in a laboratory setting. Two distinct tracks are designed to meet different interests and professional goals. The student and his/her advisor plan the program that will best meet the professional goals of the student.

Typical courses of study showing the usual sequence of required major courses, required core courses, and electives, are shown for four-year degree completion for each chemistry major track.

Comparison of Chemistry & Biochemistry Tracks
Course Chemistry
Track		 Biochemistry
Track
CHEM 111-112 General Chemistry I & II required required
CHEM 211 Analytical Chemistry required required
CHEM 251-252 Organic Chemistry I & II required required
CHEML 251-252 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II required required
CHEM 301 Biochemistry I required required
CHEML 301 Biochemistry I Laboratory   required
CHEM 302 Biochemistry II   required
CHEML 304 Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory required  
CHEM 305 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry required *
CHEM 311 Instrumental Methods of Analysis required *
CHEM 331 Physical Chemistry I required required
CHEM 332 Physical Chemistry II required *
CHEM 356 Introduction to Senior Seminar required required
CHEM 357 Senior Seminar required required
PHYS 201-202 or 211-212 General or University Physics I & II required required
MATH 201-202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I & II required required
BIOL 111-112 General Biology I & II   required
BIOL 300 Genetics   *
BIOL 305 Cell Biology   required
Three (3) additional semester hours of Math or Computer Science required  
*One of the following: CHEM 305, 311, 332 or BIOL 300   required