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 |
1 | 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (68-70 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 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 |
| 3-4 |
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | |
| | |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| 3-4 |
| Quantum Chemistry | |
| Green Chemistry | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | |
| Spectroscopy, Theory and Practice | |
| Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels | |
Total Credits | 76-78 |
Open Electives (10-16 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 10-16 |
Total Credits | 10-16 |
General Track
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 |
|
3 |
CHE 310 |
Green Chemistry () |
4 |
| Credits | 7-16 |
Spring |
CHE 224 |
Organic Chemistry II |
0-5 |
PHY 112 |
General Physics II () |
0-4 |
CHE 200 |
Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry () |
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 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 7-15 |
Spring |
CHE 331 |
Instrumental Analysis |
0-4 |
CHE 302 |
Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics |
0-4 |
CHE 326 |
Biochemistry () |
0-4 |
|
4 |
| Credits | 4-16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
CHE 328 |
Advanced Biochemistry () |
3 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
CHE 492 |
Chemistry Seminar II |
1 |
CHE 480 |
Research in Chemistry |
3 |
CHE 340 |
Polymer Chemistry () |
3 |
| Credits | 13 |
Spring |
CHE 333 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry |
3 |
CHE 330 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
| Total Credits | 58-127 |