Chemistry Major
Requirements for the Major in Chemistry
To earn the major in chemistry a student will complete one of the two concentrations below while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the major. Students double-majoring in chemistry and another science major such as biology or physics should consult with the Chemistry Department chair for specific requirements since some courses taken in one major program may satisfy requirements in the other major.
Professional Concentration
Requirements for the professional concentration include:
| CHE111, 112 | Principles of Chemistry I, II |
| CHE211, 212 | Organic Chemistry I, II |
| *CHE311,*312 | Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Analysis |
| *CHE315,*316 | Physical Chemistry I, II |
| CHE391, 392 | Junior Seminar I, II |
| CHE411 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| CHE491, 492 | Senior Seminar I, II |
| MAT141, 142 | Calculus I, II |
| *MAT223 | Calculus III |
| PHY121,122 | Introductory Physics I, II |
Eight credits from the following:
CHE341, 371, 372, 471, 472 or approved courses in any science or mathematics at the 200 level or higher.
Health Professions Concentration
Students interested in entering a career in the medical, veterinary, dental or other health professions fields should complete the requirements for the Health Professions Program plus the additional courses marked with asterisks in the professional concentration. See requirements for the concentration or minor listed in the Interdisciplinary and Off-Campus Curriculum section of the catalog. Contact Dr. Craig Story, Biology Department, for additional information.
Honors in Chemistry
To earn honors in chemistry a student will complete the professional concentration, including CHE471, 472 Research I, II as the electives, along with 12 credits of coursework from one of the three honors tracks listed below. In addition, the student will write an honors thesis based on work done in CHE471, 472 and make a formal oral presentation of this work. The minimum GPA for honors candidates is 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall. See department faculty for details.
| Physical Sciences Honors Track |
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| PHY214 | Mathematical Methods in Physics I |
| 8 credits of physical science, mathematics or computer science electives | |
| Life Sciences Honors Track | |
| BIO321 | Molecular Cell Biology and Microscopy |
| CHE341 | Biochemistry |
| 4-credit life science elective | |
| Individually Designed Honors Track | |
| A 12-credit program in a chemistry-related area of special interest, designed by the student and approved by the chemistry faculty. |
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Requirements for the Double Major with Middle School or Secondary Education
Students pursuing licensure in middle school or secondary education and chemistry will substitute CHE341 Biochemistry for CHE411 Inorganic Chemistry, and may use specific education courses (12 credits) to satisfy the requirement of eight credits of chemistry electives for the professional concentration. See Chemistry and Education Department chairs for other required courses.
* Fulfills Core Curriculum requirement.