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Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts

The chemistry major requires a minimum of 30 credits in chemistry plus 22 credits in math and physics. Students with a double major in biology and chemistry may substitute CHEM 310 and CHEM 315 for CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 and a mathematics requirement of MATH 113 or MATH 115 or equivalent. It is also recommended that students take CHEM 315, CHEM 342, CHEM 351, CHEM 401 and a computer programming course. The chemistry major leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

Chemistry Major Requirements

Core Courses

CHEM 111General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 112General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 301Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 305Quantitative Chemical Analysis

4
CHEM 321Physical Chemistry I

4
CHEM 322Physical Chemistry II

4
CHEM 409Seminar In Chemistry

2
MATH 115Calculus I

4
MATH 116Calculus II

4
MATH 217Multivariable Calculus

3
MATH 218Differential Equations

3
PHYS 120University Physics I

4
PHYS 210University Physics II

4
CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.A.)* 51
Major 52
Elective 23
Total Credits to Earn Degree 126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.