Major Requirements
Thirty-six credits including Chemistry 115, 223, 224, 230, 320, 331, 332 and 450.
Biochemistry 321 and 422 may be included as part of the Chemistry major.
Program Considerations
Potential majors are advised to schedule Mathematics 121-122 and Physics 121-122 (or Physics 112-113) in the freshman and sophomore years so they may enroll in Chemistry 331-332 in the junior year.
Completion of an independent research project normally culminating in a senior thesis is recommended.
Students bound for graduate school should make careful course selections to support their particular area of emphasis; participation in research, completion of Chemistry 411 and 412, Mathematics 210 and 211 should be considered. Experience with calculus based physics (Physics 121-122) is preferred over Physics 112-113.
Departmental Honors
Students may achieve honors in the Chemistry Department by:
- Having a 3.5 GPA in all chemistry classes.
- Performing at a superior level in departmental Senior Seminar.
- Preparing and presenting a senior thesis of honors caliber. See the Department chair for details on how to fulfill the thesis requirements.
Minor requirements
Twenty-four credits with eight credits numbered 300 or above and which may include Biochemistry 321 and 422.
Teaching Major Requirements
Completion of the requirements for the Chemistry major.
Teaching Minor Requirements
Twenty-four credits that must include Chemistry 115, 223, 224, 230 and Biochemistry 321; and four credits chosen from Chemistry 320, 331 or 332.
American Chemical Society Certified Degree
Completion of Chemistry 115, 223, 224, 230, 320, 331, 332, 450, four credits of inorganic chemistry numbered at 300 or above, Biochemistry 321 and four credits chosen from Chemistry 411, 420, 499, 500, or Biochemistry 422. Completion of a minimum of 500 hours of laboratory work must be included. Students must consult with the Chemistry chair in their junior year for approval of their program.
