Apr 19, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry - ACS Chemistry (CHEM) - BS Major

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74 credits (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Chemistry - ACS Chemistry Major Map

ACS Chemistry Core Courses (47 credits)

Principles of Chemistry Required Courses (31 credits)

CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM 350 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
◎ CHEM 360 - Chemical Information (2 credits)
CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 credits)
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 credit)
◆ CHEM 412 - Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
△ CHEM 413 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 425 - Analytical Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 450 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4 credits)
◎ CHEM 475 - Seminar in Chemistry (1 credit)

Mathematics (8 credits)

MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 credits)
MATH 213 - Calculus II (4 credits)

Physics (8 credits)

PHYS 221 - University Physics I (4 credits)
PHYS 222 - University Physics II (4 credits)

Chemistry Emphasis (27 credits)

CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
◆ CHEM 414 - Physical Chemistry II (3 credits)
△ CHEM 415 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (2 credits)
△ CHEM 426 - Analytical Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM 451 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (2 credits)

Research Path (4 credits)

Students choose a research path under direction of research advisor.

△ CHEM 460 - Chemistry Research Proposal (1 credit)

Choose 3 credits

△ CHEM 430 - Individual Projects in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
CHEM 461 - Chemistry Research (1-3 credits)

Electives (8 credits)

any additional 400-level CHEM course

Other Suggested Electives

Computer Programming
Biology
Geology
German

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

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