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B.S. Degree in Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences
Summary of Requirements
I. College and University
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(26 credits) |
a. Arts 1 |
1 credit |
b. English 1, 2 |
6 credits |
c. College Seminar |
3 credits |
d. College distribution |
16 credits |
II. Collateral Sciences
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(28 credits) |
a. Physics 11, 12, 21, 22 |
10 credits |
b. Math 21, 22, 23, 205 |
15 credits |
c. Engr 1 or CSc 10, 13 |
3 credits |
III. Chemistry Courses
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(47 credits) |
a. Introductory Chemistry |
8 credits |
Chm 75, 76 |
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[Chm 25, 26, 31 sequence may be substituted.]
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b. Organic Chemistry |
10 credits |
Chm 51, 52, 53, 58, 353 |
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c. Inorganic Chemistry |
5 credits |
Chm 205, 307 |
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d. Physical Chemistry |
9 credits |
Chm 187, 192, 341 |
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e. Analytical Chemistry |
7 credits |
Chm 332, 338, 339 |
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f. Biochemistry |
3 credits |
Chm 371 |
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g. Technical Writing |
2 credits |
Chm 201 (W-I course) |
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h. Advanced Chemistry Elective |
3 credits |
[See list of choices which appears
below.] |
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IV. Free Electives |
(20 credits) |
Total Credits |
(121 credits) |
Department Modern Language and Literature Requirement.
The modern foreign language requirement is met by one of three options: 1. Completion of the second semester of a modern foreign language; 2. Certification of language equivalent to this level taken in high school; 3. Substitution of six credits of science electives. If science electives are chosen, non-science distribution requirement must still be met.
Model Roster
freshman year, first semester (15 credits)
Arts 1 |
Choices and Decisions (1) |
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Engl 1 |
Composition and Literature I (3) |
Chm 75 |
Concepts, Models, and Experiments I (4) |
Math 21 |
Calculus I (4) |
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College Seminar (3) |
freshman year, second semester (16 credits)
Engl 2 |
Composition and Literature II (3) |
Phy 11, 12 |
Introductory Physics I and Laboratory (5) |
Math 22 |
Calculus II (4) |
Chm 76 |
Concepts, Models, and Experiments II (4) |
sophomore year, first semester (16 credits)
Chm 51 |
Organic Chemistry I (3) |
Chm 53 |
Organic Lab I (1) |
Phy 21 |
Introductory Phys. II (4) |
Phy 22 |
Introductory Phys. II Lab (1) |
Math 23 |
Calculus III (4) |
Engr 1 or CSc 10,13 |
Computer Programming (3) |
sophomore year, second semester (16 credits)
Chm 52 |
Organic Chemistry II (3) |
Chm 58 |
Organic Chemistry Lab II (1) |
Chm 187 |
Physical Chem. I (3) |
Math 205 |
Linear Methods (3) |
distribution requirement – |
free elective (6) |
junior year, first semester (15 credits)
Chm 192 |
Physical Chemistry Lab (2) |
Chm 332 |
Analytical Chemistry (3) |
Chm 341 |
Chem. Physics and Bonding (4) |
Chm 205 |
Main Group Elements (2) |
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modern foreign language requirement (4) |
junior year, second semester (15-16 credits)
Chm 201 |
Technical Writing (2) or |
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approved writing intensive course(3) |
Chm 307 |
Advanced Inorganic Chem. (3) |
Chm 338 |
Instrumental Analysis Lab (2) |
Chm 339 |
Instrumental Analysis (2) |
Chm 353 |
Organic Analysis Laboratory (2) |
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modern foreign language requirement (4) |
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senior year, first semester (14 credits)
Chm 371 |
Elements of Biochemistry I (3) |
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advanced chemistry elective (3)* |
distribution requirements – |
free electives (8) |
senior year, second semester (14 credits)
advanced chemistry elective (3)*,**
distribution requirements – free electives (11)
* See list of choices which appears below.
**This becomes a free elective if the advanced chemistry elective was taken in the fall semester of the senior year.
Advanced Chemistry Elective Requirement
One 3-credit course selected from the following:
Chm 358 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Chm 372 Elements of Biochemistry II
Chm 376 Advanced Chemistry Research Lab
Chm 381 Radiation and Structure
Chm 382 Spectroscopy and Photochemical Kinetics
Chm 391 Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Chm 392 Introduction to Polymer Science
Chm 393 Physical Polymer Science
Chm 394 Organic Polymer Science
Phy 363 Physics of Solids
Students are encouraged to take any second course that sequences the first by means of a free elective.
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