Degree Requirements
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Requirements for the Chemistry major
The regular chemistry major consists of the following courses:
- Chemistry 201, 202, 311, 312
- Chemistry 301, 304, 321, 322, 332, and 380
- One course unit selected from Chemistry 323, 324, 413, 414, 415, 432, or 470
- Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X
- Math 176 and 177 or proficiency. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, or who have studied calculus at another university, should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they have the needed calculus proficiency.
- Physics 101 and 102 or Physics 105 and 106. Physics 207 is recommended for those who take Physics 105 and 106.
Those students desiring certification by the American Chemical Society must take the following courses:
- Chemistry 201, 202, 311, 312
- Chemistry 301, 304, 321, 322, 332, and 380 or 414
- One unit of Chemistry 499
- One course unit selected from the following: Chemistry 323, 324, 413, 415, 432 or 470
- Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X
Courses outside the department that majors are recommended to take include:
- Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 107 and 108.
(Students who plan to study biochemistry, plan to pursue a health profession, or are interested in biomedical research will need to take one of these introductory biology sequences.)
Requirements for the Chemistry minor
The chemistry minor consists of the following courses:
- Chemistry 201, 202, 311, 312
- One of the following courses: Chemistry 301 or 321
- And two additional courses selected from: 301, 317, 321, 322, 323, 324, 332, 413, 414, 415, 432, or 470.
Requirements for the Biochemistry major
The Biochemistry major consists of the following courses:
- Chemistry 201, 202, 311, 312, 321, 414 (with laboratory), and 415
- One from the following: Chemistry 301, 322, 332, 380, 413, 432, or 470
- Biology 101, 102, and 312
- One from the following: Biology 307, 311, 313, 315, 330, 410, 411, or 412
- Math 176 and 177 or proficiency. Students who have scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP Calculus, BC exam, or who have studied calculus at another university, should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they have the required calculus proficiency.
- Physics 101 and 102 or Physics 105 and 106
Requirements for the Biochemistry minor
There are two ways in which one can complete the Biochemistry minor. Since courses cannot be double counted for a major and a minor, the two tracks are designed so that either Biology or Chemistry majors could obtain a Biochemistry minor.
Track 1: (Excludes chemistry majors)
- Chemistry 311 and 312
- Chemistry 414 with lab and Chemistry 415
- One of the following courses: Biology 314, 330, or 412
Track 2: (Excludes biology majors)
- Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 107 and 108
- Chemistry 414 with lab and Chemistry 415
- One of the following: Biology 314, 330, or 412
Special Notes: Students will not receive credit toward a Chemistry major, Chemistry minor, Biochemical major or Biochemistry minor for the following courses: 110, 130, 135, and 140.