The ACS Major has been officially evaluated and approved by the American Chemical Society, and is our most comprehensive major in chemistry. It is designed for the student who intends to pursue a professional career in chemistry.
Requirements
Total for graduation |
120 credits |
General Education |
31 credits |
Major Studies |
45-46 credits |
Every student majoring in chemistry must meet the writing certification requirement as established by the department. Details may be obtained from the department chairperson.
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Chem 1140 & 1240 |
General Chemistry |
8 |
Chem 2150 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
Chem 2730 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4 |
Chem 3540 & 3510 |
Organic Chemistry |
5 |
Chem 3630 & 3610 |
Organic Chemistry |
4 |
Chem 3810 |
Chemical Synthesis and Characterization |
1 |
Chem 4000 or 4660 |
Research or Internship or Coop |
1 |
Chem 4060 |
Seminar |
1 |
Chem 4130 & 4230 |
Physical Chemistry |
6 |
Chem 4110 & 4210 |
Physical Chemistry Lab |
2 |
Chem 4240 |
Instrumental Analysis |
4 |
Chem 4630 |
Biochemistry |
3 |
Chem 4730, 4810, 4820 |
Or 4830 Advanced Topics (Inorganic, Organic, Physical or Bio Chem) |
2-3 |
Study of a foreign language and additional research experiences are recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies.
Phys 1350 and 1450 1210 or Phys 2240 and 2340 (Introductory or General Physics) and Math 2640, 2740, and 2840 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry), or equivalent, are required as prerequisites to advanced chemistry courses.
For further information on the ACS chemistry degree, contact the Department of Chemistry and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818, or call (608) 342-1651, or FAX (608) 342-1559, or email chemep@uwplatt.edu