2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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 200University Physics I

4

PHYS 210University Physics II

4

CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.A.)* 47
Major 52
Elective 21
Total Credits to Earn Degree 120
*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.