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Students with education and training in chemistry can serve society in many ways. Chemistry is related to many of our most pressing social concerns, such as public health, environmental deterioration, the energy shortage, famine and overpopulation. Alone or coupled with other disciplines such as biology, physics, mathematics, education, political science or business administration, chemistry provides preparation for many careers directly related to society’s needs.

Major in Chemistry

 
Credits

28 credits in required courses:

CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 252 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 301 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 302 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 391 Chemistry Research I

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At least 12 hours in elective courses:

CHEM 320 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 330 Biochemistry I
CHEM 331 Biochemistry II
CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 335 Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 361 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 471 Molecular Spectroscopy
CHEM 491 Chemistry Research II

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17 credits in supporting courses:

PHY 111 Introductory Physics I
PHY 112 Introductory Physics Laboratory I
PHY 113 Introductory Physics II
PHY 114 Introductory Physics Laboratory II
MATH 111 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 200 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 		3
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Note: Students planning to pursue graduate studies in chemistry are encouraged to take additional chemistry electives beyond the required twelve hours.

Students attempting a double major in biology and chemistry need not complete thesis research in both subject areas. BIO 398 (Thesis Research I) will satisfy the chemistry major requirements in lieu of CHEM 391 (Chemistry Research I).

Course Descriptions