Chemistry Major, ACS approved

The ACS Major is 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 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 or 4820 Advanced Topics (Inorganic, Organic, or Physical Chem)
2

Study of a foreign language and additional research experiences are recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies.

Phys 1140, 1110, 1240 and 1210 or Phys 2530, 2510, 2640 and 2610 (Introductory or General Physics) and Math 2640, 2740, and 2840 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry), or equivalent, are required as prerequisites to advance chemistry courses.

A proposed 4-year class schedule is available as well as a course checksheet.