Example Course Plans
Chemistry Course Plan (first 4 semesters)
This is an example course plan. Please work with your faculty advisor to develop a four year graduation plan. The following checklists will be useful. Chemistry Major Requirements andBiochemistry Major Requirements.
As an IWU student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester
towards completing graduation requirements using the MyIWU degree audit tool.
Fall Semester*
- CHEM 201 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry I (PSL)
- BIOL 107 (lecture & lab) Human Biology: Anatomy Physiology (LSL) or MATH 176 Calculus I (FR)
- Gateway Colloquium or General Education Course
- Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 202 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry II
- BIOL 108 (lecture & lab) Human Biology: Anatomy Physiology or MATH 177 Calculus I (FR)
- General Education Course (or Second Language)
- General Education Course (or Gateway if not completed in the Fall)
Summer
- Optional
* Students with AP credit (with a score 4 or 5) in Physics, Calculus, and/or Chemistry may consult with the Chemistry Department Chair about having some requirements waived.
Fall Semester
- CHEM 311 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 301 Quantitative Analysis
- MATH 176 Calculus I (FR) or PHYS 105
- General Education Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 312 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 332 Inorganic Chemistry (Offered alternate Spring. Please email department chair to inquire about next offering.)
- MATH 177 Calculus II or PHYS 106
- General Education Course
Additional Information
- Students must complete two semesters Calculus and a Physics sequence before taking the required Physical Chemistry sequence. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to discuss mathematics options.
- Sophomores who wish to research for credit are advised to register for CHEM 399.
- Juniors and seniors may register for either CHEM 399 or 499. Please consult your research advisor. Two semesters of CHEM 499 (0.5 units each) can be combined to obtain a Writing Intensive flag in the major (W) and 1.0 unit of an upper level course.
- Chemistry students are strongly encouraged to participate in research as part of their
education. It is never too early to talk to faculty and learn about becoming involved.
Biochemistry Course Plan
Fall Semester*
- CHEM 201 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry I (PSL)
- BIOL 101 (lecture & lab) General Biology I (LSL)
- Gateway Colloquium
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 202 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry II
- BIOL 102 (lecture & lab) General Biology II
- General Education Course (or Gateway if not completed in the Fall)
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
* Students with AP credit (with a score 4 or 5) in Physics, Calculus, and/or Chemistry may consult with the Chemistry Department Chair about having some requirements waived.
Fall Semester
- CHEM 311 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry 1
- Math 176 Calculus I (FR)
- CHEM 301
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
- CHEM 300X (Chemistry Seminar)
Spring Semester
- CHEM 312 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 332 (Elective, offered alternate Spring, please check with Department chair to inquire about next offering)
- MATH 177 Calculus II
- General Education Course
- CHEM 300 (Chemistry Seminar)
Pre-Med Tracks
Pre-Engineering Tracks
Ram Mohan - Wendell and Loretta Hess Endowed Professor of Chemistry and Chair of Chemistry
Department - Chemistry