Chemistry (BS) Major
The Department of Chemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Completion of the approved program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with American Chemical Society Certification. Students who complete this program are well qualified for graduate study or professional employment.
Major requirements include:
- MA 170 - Calculus I
- MA 180 - Calculus II
- PS 131 - Calculus-Based Physics I
- PS 132 - Calculus-Based Physics II
- CH 130 - General Chemistry
- CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity
- CH 251 - Reaction and Mechanism
- CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis
- CH 280 - Physical Chemistry
- CH 310 - Instrumental Analysis
- CH 330 - Chemistry of Biological Systems
- CH 340 - Inorganic Chemistry
- CH 420 - Research and Seminar I
- CH 421 - Research and Seminar II
- CH 425 - Integrated Laboratory
Select 8 credits from the following:
- CH 281 - Physical Chemistry II
- CH 282 - Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics
- CH 305 - Computational Chemistry
- CH 350 - Physical Organic Chemistry
- CH 360 - Inorganic Chemistry II
- CH 361 - Organometallic Chemistry
- CH 372 - Characterization of Compounds
- CH 380 - Physical Chemistry III
- CH 402 - Special Topics in Chemistry (2 credits)
- CH 405 - Special Topics in Chemistry (4 credits)
- CH 406 - Special Topics in Chemistry with Laboratory (4 credits)
Note:
In consultation with the student’s advisor, and with the permission of the department chairperson, advanced courses in Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science may be substituted for Chemistry electives. CH 270, 370, and BI 336 may be taken in any order.
Explore Your Options
Similar program options:
- Chemistry - Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Chemistry - Secondary Education Dual Major
- Chemistry Minor