Chemistry, B.S.

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For additional programs and courses in this department, see Chemistry .

Major Requirements

At least 46.75 credit hours in chemistry, including:

Core Courses

Ten core courses covering the five areas of chemistry:

Analytical Chemistry

Biological Chemistry

BCM 365 - Biochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Research Seminar

CHM 475 - Seminar *

Note(s):

*Chemistry majors must complete a research project by taking one of CHM 405 , CHM 410 , CHM 420 , CHM 425 , CHM 495 or BCM 465 , or by participating in a non-credit research program (including off-campus programs). Each student presents the results of this research in the chemistry seminar course, CHM 475 . CHM 475 is taken over three (usually nonconsecutive) terms. During the first two terms the student participates as an observer and questioner and enrolls in CHM 475 for no credit. CHM 190 may be substituted for one of these. During the third term the student gives the research presentation and enrolls in CHM 475 for one credit hour.

400-Level Chemistry Elective

At least three additional credit hours from the following:

Required Support Courses for the B.S. Degree

Introductory Physics

PHY 141 - Physics I
PHY 142 - Physics II
PHY 143A - Physics III (Algebra-Based) -or-
PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)
-or-
Nine credit hours in physics in addition to CHM 340 /PHY 340 , at least two of which must be at the 200-level or higher

Mathematics

Statistics

One of the following:

Additional Requirement

One additional math or physics course from the following:

Typical Course Sequence

	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
FIRST YEAR:	CHM 141 MTH 140 or MTH 151	CHM 142 MTH 141 or MTH 152	CHM 205 or CHM 210 MTH 152 or MTH 153
SECOND YEAR:	CHM 220 PHY 141	CHM 221 PHY 142	CHM 222 CHM 475 PHY 143A /PHY 143C

Note: MTH 152 should be completed no later than the Winter term of the second year.

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