This major prepares students for graduate school, medical school, or employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry and is approved by the American Chemical Society. It includes required CHE courses and a group of required Math and Science courses.  Students interested in Forensic Science are urged to view the requirements of that major's BS program.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary

Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	68-70
Open Electives	10-16
Total Credits	128

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements 1		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

1	Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements.

Major Requirements (68-70 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Chemistry Courses
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: Thermodynamics	4
CHE 302	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 326	Biochemistry	4
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
Campus Specific Chemistry Course
Complete campus specific course.		3-4
NYC Students
CHE 333	Advanced Organic Chemistry
PLV Students
CHE XXX	Recommended Advanced CHE course
Required Math and Science Coursses
BIO 102	General Biology II	4
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
PHY 111	General Physics I	4
PHY 112	General Physics II	4
Required Advanced CHE Elective
Select one of the following:		3-4
CHE 305	Quantum Chemistry
CHE 310	Green Chemistry
CHE 328	Advanced Biochemistry
CHE 338	Spectroscopy, Theory and Practice
CHE 370	Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels
Total Credits		76-78

Open Electives (10-16 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 10-16 credits 1		10-16
Total Credits		10-16

1	Includes various Math and Science courses not taken for University Core Credit.