Degrees - Department of Chemistry

The objectives of the chemistry program are to prepare students for professional careers in the chemical sciences; for graduate studies in the chemical sciences; or for professional studies in medicine, law, or the allied health sciences. Students are strongly advised to consult with faculty members of the department, not only for assistance in formulating their programs of study, but also for information relative to the many career opportunities afforded to a chemistry major.

The objectives of the biochemistry program are to prepare students for graduate studies in biochemical sciences; or professional studies in medicine, law, or the allied health sciences. The recommended sequence of courses for the baccalaureate degree in biochemistry also fulfills all requirements for pre-professional preparation in medicine, dentistry, medical technology, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other health-related programs.

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B.S. Chemistry | B.A. Chemistry | Chemistry MINOR

B.S. Biochemistry | B.A. Biochemistry

Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Chemistry

  • CHEM-1200/1201, General Chemistry I/Laboratory
  • CHEM-1210/1211, General Chemistry II/Laboratory
  • CHEM-2200/2201, Organic Chemistry I/ Laboratory
  • CHEM-2210/2211, Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory
  • CHEM-3500, Biochemistry I
  • CHEM-3300/3301, Quantitative Analysis/Laboratory
  • CHEM-3311, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM-3400/3401, Inorganic Chemistry/Laboratory
  • CHEM-3500/3501, Biochemistry I/Laboratory
  • CHEM-3800/3801, Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory
  • CHEM-4200/4201, Physical Chemistry II/Laboratory
  • CHEM-4801, 4811, Research (2 credits total)
  • CHEM-4900, 4901, 4902, 4903, Chemistry & Biochemistry Colloquium
  • CHEM-COMP, Senior Comprehensive Exam

plus two advanced course electives chosen from the list below:

  • CHEM-3150, Computational Chemistry
  • CHEM-3250, Environmental Chemistry
  • CHEM-3510, Biochemistry II (lecture only)
  • CHEM-3650, Polymer Chemistry
  • CHEM-3980, Special Topics
  • CHEM-4350, Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM-4450, Topics in Biochemistry
  • CHEM-4650, Organometallic Chemistry

Required supporting courses:

  • MATH-1300, Calculus I
  • MATH-1350, Calculus II
  • PHYS-2100/2101, Classical Physics I with lab
  • PHYS-2110/2111, Classical Physics II with lab

Recommended supporting courses:

  • MATH-2300, Calculus III
  • MATH-3100, Differential Equations
  • PHYS-3200/3201, Relativity and Atomic Physics with lab

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Requirements for a B.A. Degree in Chemistry

  • CHEM-1200/1201, General Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-1210/1211, General Chemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-2200/2201, Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-2210/2211, Organic Chemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-3300/3301, Quantitative Analysis with lab
  • CHEM-3311, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM-3400/3401, Inorganic Chemistry with lab
  • CHEM-3500/3501, Biochemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-3800/3801, Physical Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-4900, 4901, 4902, 4903, Chemistry & Biochemistry Colloquium
  • CHEM-COMP, Senior Comprehensive Exam

plus two advanced courses chosen from the list below:

  • CHEM-3150, Computational Chemistry
  • CHEM-3250, Environmental Chemistry
  • CHEM-3510, Biochemistry II (lecture only)
  • CHEM-3650, Polymer Chemistry
  • CHEM-3980/4980, Special Topics
  • CHEM-4350, Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM-4450, Topics in Biochemistry
  • CHEM-4650, Organometallic Chemistry
  • CHEM-4200, Physical Chemistry II (lecture only)

Required supporting courses:

  • MATH-1300, Calculus I
  • MATH-1350, Calculus II
  • PHYS-2100/2101, Classical Physics I with lab
  • PHYS-2110/2111, Classical Physics II with lab

Recommended supporting courses:

  • MATH-2300, Calculus III
  • MATH-3100, Differential Equations
  • PHYS-3200/3201, Relativity and Atomic Physics with lab

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Requirements for a minor in Chemistry:

  • CHEM-1200/1201, General Chemistry I/Laboratory
  • CHEM-1210/1211, General Chemistry II/Laboratory
  • CHEM-2200/2201, Organic Chemistry I/ Laboratory
  • Two additional chemistry lecture courses and two chemistry laboratory courses beyond CHEM-2200/2201.

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Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Biochemistry

  • BIOL-1121, General Biology I
  • BIOL-1122, General Biology II
  • CHEM-1200/1201, General Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-1210/1211, General Chemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-2200/2201, Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-2210/2211, Organic Chemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-3300/3301, Quantitative Analysis with lab
  • CHEM-3311, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM-3500/3501, Biochemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-3510/3511, Biochemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-3800/3801, Physical Chemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-4450/4451, Topics in Biochemistry with lab
  • CHEM-4801/4811, Research (2 credits total)
  • CHEM-4900, 4901, 4902, 4903, Chemistry & Biochemistry Colloquium
  • BIOC-COMP, Senior Comprehensive Exam

plus one advanced course chosen from the list below:

  • CHEM-3150, Computational Chemistry
  • CHEM-3250, Environmental Chemistry
  • CHEM-3400, Inorganic Chemistry
  • CHEM-3650, Polymer Chemistry
  • CHEM-4200, Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM-3980/4980, Special Topics
  • CHEM-4350, Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM-4650, Organometallic Chemistry

Required supporting courses:

  • MATH-1300, Calculus I
  • MATH-1350, Calculus II
  • PHYS-2100/2101, Classical Physics I with lab
  • PHYS-2110/2111, Classical Physics II with lab

Recommended supporting courses are the following:

  • BIOL-3310, Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change
  • BIOL-3360, Microbiology
  • BIOL-3370, Genetics
  • BIOL-4475, Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • BIOL-4476, Immunology

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Requirements for a B.A. Degree in Biochemistry

  • BIOL-1121, General Biology I
  • BIOL-1122, General Biology II
  • BIOL-4475, Molecular and Cell Biology
  • CHEM-1200/1201, General Chemistry I/Laboratory
  • CHEM-1210/1211, General Chemistry II/Laboratory
  • CHEM-2200/2201, Organic Chemistry I/ Laboratory
  • CHEM-2210/2211, Organic Chemistry II/ Laboratory
  • CHEM-3300/3301, Quantitative Analysis with lab
  • CHEM-3311, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM-3500/3501, Biochemistry I with lab
  • CHEM-3510/3511, Biochemistry II with lab
  • CHEM-4450/4451, Topics in Biochemistry with lab
  • CHEM-4900, 4901, 4902, 4903, Chemistry & Biochemistry Colloquium
  • BIOC-COMP, Senior Comprehensive Exam

plus one advanced course chosen from the list below:
CHEM-3150, Computational Chemistry
CHEM-3250, Environmental Chemistry
CHEM-3400, Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-3650, Polymer Chemistry
CHEM-3800, Physical Chemistry I
CHEM-3980/4980, Special Topics
CHEM-4350, Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM-4650, Organometallic Chemistry

Required supporting courses:

  • BIOL-3310, Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change
  • BIOL-3360, Microbiology
  • BIOL-3370, Genetics
  • BIOL-4475, Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • BIOL-4476, Immunology

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