Major
Major requirements
Chemistry courses for classes 2010, 2011 and 2012
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Chem 153 Chemical Principles
Chem 154 Inorganic Reactions
Chem 253 Organic Chemistry I
Chem 254 Organic Chemistry II
Chem 331 Aqueous Equiibria
Chem 332 Instrumental Analysis
Chem 355 Chemical Thermodynamics
Chem 356 Quantum Chemistry
Chem 361 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chem 400 Seminar
Additional courses
Phys 170 Introductory Physics I
Phys 171 Introductory Physics II
Math 104 Calculus II
An additional course in mathematics is recommended for students contemplating graduate studies.
The curriculum offered for those planning to major in chemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society. Certification requires the courses needed for the major plus Chem 362 and Chem 305. Chem 500 can be substituted for Chem 305, if the independent work is in Biochemistry.
Chemistry courses for class of 2013 and beyond
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Chem 153 Chemical Principles
Chem 232 Aqueous Equilibria (offered for the first time in Spring 2011)
Chem 253 Organic Chemistry I
Chem 254 Organic Chemistry II
Chem 298 Inorganic Chemistry I (offered for the first time in Fall 2011)
Chem 332 Instrumental Analysis
Chem 355 Chemical Thermodynamics
Chem 356 Quantum Chemistry
Chem 400 Seminar
One from
Chem 361 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chem 362 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Chem 303 Current Problems in Environmental Chemistry
Chem 321 Chemistry of Natural Waters
Additional courses
Phys 170 Introductory Physics I
Phys 171 Introductory Physics II
Math 101 Calculus I
Math 104 Calculus II
Students desiring American Chemical Society Certification must take all of the classes listed above and Chem 305, Biochemistry.
Students who take Chem 305 may substitute Bio 316 for Chem 361, Chem 362, Chem 303 or Chem 321.
Combined majors with other departments such as biology, physics, political science or art can be arranged.
