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2010-2011 General Catalog

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Chemistry, BA

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Chemistry Core Curriculum

In addition to the University Studies requirements for graduation, chemistry majors take a series of core courses spread across a traditional four-year period. The completion of the chemistry core also covers the College of Science requirements for graduation.

Chemistry Major Core Requirements Suggested Schedule

First Year (30-32 credits)

Fall Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Spring Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Second Year (32-33 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemisty II 4 ³
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 ³
CHEM 3510 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 2 ³
CHEM 3520 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ³
PHYS 2220 - General Physics–Science and Engineering II (BPS/QI) 4
University Studies courses 4-5

Third Year (29-31 credits)

Fall Semester (14-16 credits)

CHEM 3060 - Physical Chemistry (QI) 3 ²
CHEM 3080 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (CI) 1 ²
CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I 3 ²
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI) 4 ¹ or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 ¹
University Studies courses 4-5

Spring Semester (15 credits)

CHEM 3070 - Physical Chemistry (QI) 3 ³
CHEM 3090 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (CI) 1 ³
CHEM 5640 - Instrumental Analysis 3 ³
CHEM 5650 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 ³
University Studies or elective courses for specific degree emphasis 6

Fourth Year (31-32 credits)

CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI) 2
Upper-division and advanced elective courses for specific degree emphasis 29-30

Note:

¹ The completion of MATH 2250 or STAT 3000 is optional for the Teaching Major.

² Offered fall semester only

³ Offered spring semester only

Degree Requirements

In addition to the chemistry core (with the exception of CHEM 5640 , CHEM 5650 ), students must complete the following:

CHEM 5520 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 or
CHEM 5640 - Instrumental Analysis 3
BA language proficiency requirement (as outlined in Undergraduate Graduation Requirements .)

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