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Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts

The chemistry major requires a minimum of 30 credits in chemistry plus 22 credits in mathematics and physics.  It is recommended that students also take CHEM 314 Biochemistry, CHEM 342 Instrumental Analysis, and MATH 170 Introduction to Scientific Programming. 

Students with a double major in biology and chemistry may reduce their mathematics requirement to MATH 115 Calculus I, and may substitute CHEM 314 or 315 Biochemistry for CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II.  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.