Prepares students for medical school, graduate school, or employment in the industry. This program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
65-66 |
Open Electives |
7-20 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes several of the major-required Math, Biology and Physics courses listed below:
Major Requirements (65-66 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | 4 |
CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics | 4 |
CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
CHE 328 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
CHE 329 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
Total Credits | 65 |
Open Electives (7-20Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 7-20 |
Total Credits | 7-20 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
0-4 |
CHE 111 |
General Chemistry I |
0-4 |
MAT 131 |
Calculus I |
0-4 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community () |
1 |
| Credits | 4-16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
0-4 |
CHE 112 |
General Chemistry II |
0-4 |
MAT 132 |
Calculus II |
0-4 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
| Credits | 4-19 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CHE 223 |
Organic Chemistry I |
0-5 |
PHY 111 |
General Physics I |
0-4 |
BIO 264 |
Microbiology () |
0-4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 3-16 |
Spring |
CHE 200 |
Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry |
4 |
CHE 224 |
Organic Chemistry II |
0-5 |
PHY 112 |
General Physics II () |
0-4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 7-16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
CHE 221 |
Analytical Methods and Techniques |
0-4 |
CHE 301 |
Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy |
0-4 |
CHE 392 |
Chemistry Seminar I |
1 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3-4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 7-16 |
Spring |
CHE 331 |
Instrumental Analysis |
0-4 |
CHE 302 |
Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics |
0-4 |
BIO 231 |
Genetics () |
0-4 |
CHE 326 |
Biochemistry |
0-4 |
| Credits | 0-16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
CHE 328 |
Advanced Biochemistry |
3 |
CHE 340 |
Polymer Chemistry |
3 |
CHE 492 |
Chemistry Seminar II |
1 |
CHE 480 |
Research in Chemistry |
3 |
|
4 |
| Credits | 14 |
Spring |
CHE 333 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry |
3 |
CHE 330 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
0-4 |
CHE 329 |
Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory |
0-2 |
FOR 505 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 9-15 |
| Total Credits | 48-128 |