Chemistry Major I

General Chemistry Core:

 One year of General Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory.

• CHEM 10200 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 10400 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 10600 - General Chemistry Laboratory

•             -or-

• CHEM 11100 - Chemical Principles
• CHEM 11200 - Thermodynamics and Solution Chemistry

The major consists of a minimum of 43 credits

The requirements for this major consist of  a minimum of 43 credits in chemistry. This major is recommended for students preparing for admission to graduate school or for careers in chemical research. It will also be useful to students seeking a position in the chemical or allied industries, as it is accredited by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

• CHEM 22200 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I
• CHEM 22300 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 22400 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II
• CHEM 22500 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 24900 - Quantitative Analysis
• CHEM 34900 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHEM 35200 - Physical Chemistry I

•  

• CHEM 35400 - Physical Chemistry II - F

•             -or-

• CHEM 35600 - Physical Chemistry II - S

•           -with-

• CHEM 35500 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 35700 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 36600 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 37600 - Biochemistry I
• CHEM 39000 - Current Laboratory Methods in Chemistry

One further laboratory course must be chosen from (research), (honors research) or the following

• CHEM 29102 - Chemical Investigations (research)

•            -or-

• CHEM 49102 - Introduction to Research

•            -or-

• CHEM 37800 - Biochemistry Laboratory

In addition, one additional lecture course must be chosen from among the following:

• CHEM 32200 - Organic Chemistry Lecture III
• CHEM 35400 - Physical Chemistry II - F
• CHEM 35600 - Physical Chemistry II - S
• CHEM 37700 - Biochemistry II

Also acceptable for completion of Major I are

• PHYS 33000 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics

•            -or-

• PHILO 36200 - Theory of Knowledge (W)

•            -or-

• PHILO 37900 - Philosophy of Science (W)

Additional Information

Students should be aware, however, that if either of the philosophy courses is used to complete the Major I requirements, the major will not be eligible for accreditation by the American Chemical Society.

One year of physics, and four semesters of mathematics, are also required for this major

• PHYS 11100 - General Physics: Introductory Course in Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
• PHYS 12100 - General Physics: Introductory Course in Electricity and Magnetism, Light, and Atomic Physics
• MATH 15000 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 15500 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 25000 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

•  

• MATH 25400 - Ordinary Differential Equations

•            -or-

• MATH 26000 - Linear Algebra

Additional Information

CHEM 24900 , MATH 15000  and MATH 15500  , and PHYS 12100  are prerequisites for CHEM 35200  and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

Major I is required of all students who wish to be considered for certification by the American Chemical Society upon graduation. It is recommended for all students intending to enter the profession of chemistry through either graduate study or employment in industry or government. Students who can attend only in the evenings should consult the department adviser regarding the feasibility of completing Chemistry Major I.