A flexible program designed to prepare the student for further study in a wide range of fields. With a minimum number of required courses, the Chemistry B. A. permits the student to design an undergraduate program uniquely suited to individual needs.
The B.A. in Chemistry is characterized by “400-track” courses in general chemistry (CHEM 1410, 1420), organic chemistry (CHEM 2410, 2420), and physical chemistry (CHEM 3410, 3420), along with their associated laboratories. An “800-track” chemistry course is an acceptable substitute for a corresponding “400-track” course and is recommended for students with a particularly strong background in chemistry, usually with advanced placement in chemistry.
This table shows the suggested sequence of required courses. Candidates not following the normal course sequence should consult an adviser as early and as often as possible. Approved electives are chosen by the candidate in conference with an adviser; they must include courses that meet other College requirements (Foreign Language, Academic Writing, Humanities, etc.).
First Year
- CHEM 1410, 1411, 1420, 1421 – Introductory College Chemistry I and II and Laboratories
or
CHEM 1810, 1811, 1820, 1821 – Principles of Chemical Structure and Lab and Principles of Organic Chemistry
(CHEM 800s lectures may be taken with CHEM 400s labs) - MATH 1210, 1220 – Survey of Calculus I and II
(MATH 1191 and 1192 may be taken in place of MATH 1210)
or
MATH 1310, 1320 – Calculus I and II
Second Year
- CHEM 2410, 2411, 2420, 2421 – Organic Chemistry I and II and Laboratories
or
CHEM 2810, 2811, 2820 – Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry and Lab and Principles of Thermodynamics and Kinetics - PHYS 1420, 1425, or 2010 – Introductory Physics 1
- PHYS 2410, 2415, or 2020 - Introductory Physics 2
- PHYS 1429 or 2030 - Introductory Physics 1 Workshop
- PHYS 2040 or 2419 – Introductory Physics 2 Workshop
*Note that the 1420 and 1425 sequences are calculus based; The 2010 sequence is algebra based. We, along with grad/med schools, accept both. It's whatever you are most comfortable with.
*Note that ECE 2200 can be used to satisfy Physics II and Workshop.
Third Year
- CHEM 3410, 3420 – Physical Chemistry-Quantum Theory and Physical Chemistry-Thermodynamics
- CHEM 3811, 3821 – Physical Chemistry I and II Laboratory
Fourth Year
The fourth-year of the program is adaptable to individual student interests. Students may choose elective courses from any 4000 or greater level course in physical, organic, inorganic, analytical, or biological chemistry.
- CHEM ELECTIVE – Credits: 3
The chemistry elective course required to complete the B. A. in Chemistry may be any three-credit-hour chemistry course numbered at the 4000 level or higher, excluding laboratory research courses. It need not be specified at the time of declaring the major. [e.g., Analytical Chemistry [CHEM 4090, (previously CHEM 5710)], Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHEM 5110), Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 4320), Biological Chemistry (CHEM 4410), Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM 5210 or 5220), Biochemistry for Pre-Health (CHEM 4440).
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