Major Requirements

The major program in chemistry provides a curriculum that accommodates and encourages students with various interests.  The major program is organized around a required core of courses in the traditional areas of chemistry.  Each course in the core curriculum involves a laboratory component that promotes (1) hands-on knowledge of scientific experimentation, (2) the capacity to interpret experimental data, (3) an ability to analyze data statistically, and (4) the skill to communicate results.  The major also includes elective courses which broaden students' exposure to related areas of science. The chemistry department is accredited by the American Chemical Society.

Students planning to pursue graduate studies in chemistry or employment in a research position with a chemical or pharmaceutical firm will need to take the General Physics I, II sequence listed as electives.  Individuals planning to pursue graduate studies are strongly advised to complete additional advanced courses in the sciences and math.

To declare and remain a major in chemistry, a student must maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average for all courses applicable to the major.

Required core courses: 

 CHM 103   General Chemistry I
 CHM 104   General Chemistry II
 CHM 203, 205  Honors Organic Chemistry I   OR  CHM 201  Organic Chemistry I 
 CHM 204, 206  Honors Organic Chemistry II  OR  CHM 202  Organic Chemistry II 
 CHM 311   Analytical Chemistry I 
 CHM 312   Analytical Chemistry II
 CHM 321   Physical Chemistry I
 CHM 322   Physical Chemistry II
 CHM 331   Inorganic Chemistry
 MTH 121   Calculus I
 MTH 122   Calculus II

       AND

 Two courses numbered between 400 and 460:
 CHM 403  Chiral Synthesis  (0.5 course units)
 CHM 404  Organic Synthesis Lab  (0.5 course units)
 CHM 430  Organometallic Chemistry  (0.5 course units)
 CHM 420  Laser Chemistry  (0.5 course units)
 CHM 410  Laboratory Robotics and Automation  (0.5 course units)
 CHM 480  Special Topics in Chemistry  (0.5 course units)
  
 Electives:  Two additional courses selected from:
 PHY 211   General Physics I
 PHY 212   General Physics II or PHY 250 Simulating Science
 MTH 144   Introduction to Statistical Analysis  or 
                MTH 223   Calculus III  or 
                MTH 226   Linear Algebra   or   
                MTH 227   Differential Equations