Degree Requirements

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Requirements for the Chemistry  major

The regular chemistry major consists of the following courses:

  • Chemistry 201, 202, 311, 312
  • Chemistry 301, 304, 321, 322, 332, and 380
  • One course unit selected from Chemistry 323, 324, 413, 414, 415, 432, or 470
  • Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X
  • Math 176 and 177 or proficiency.  Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, or who have studied calculus at another university, should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they have the needed calculus proficiency.
  • Physics 101 and 102 or Physics 105 and 106. Physics 207 is recommended for those who take Physics 105 and 106.

Those students desiring certification by the American Chemical Society must take the following courses:

Courses outside the department that majors are recommended to take include:

  • Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 107 and 108.
    (Students who plan to study biochemistry, plan to pursue a health profession, or are interested in biomedical research will need to take one of these introductory biology sequences.)

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Requirements for the Chemistry  minor

The chemistry minor consists of the following courses:

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Requirements for the Biochemistry  major

The Biochemistry major consists of the following courses:


Requirements for the Biochemistry  minor

There are two ways in which one can complete the Biochemistry minor. Since courses cannot be double counted for a major and a minor, the two tracks are designed so that either Biology or Chemistry majors could obtain a Biochemistry minor.

Track 1: (Excludes chemistry majors)

Track 2: (Excludes biology majors)


Special Notes: Students will not receive credit toward a Chemistry major, Chemistry minor, Biochemical major or Biochemistry minor for the following courses: 110, 130, 135, and 140.