The Chemistry Major

To complete a major in chemistry, a student must complete a minimum of 35 credits in chemistry, complete three semesters of calculus (12 credits), and complete a year of calculus-based physics with laboratory (8 credits). The following courses are required of all chemistry majors:

In addition, the student must earn at least three elective credits in upper level chemistry courses according to his/her specific interests. Students completing two majors may, by petition to the Chemistry Department, substitute for this elective a three-credit upper level course in another natural and mathematical science.

To make normal progress in the major, the student should complete CHM205, CHM206, CHM303, CHM305, CHM306, PHS235 PHS240 and the three-semester calculus sequence by the end of the sophomore year. The suggested program for the Freshman and Sophomore Years for all majors is listed in Section A. Program options for the Junior and Senior years are summarized as follows:

A. Program for Freshman and Sophomore Years

Students who plan to complete a chemistry major should arrange their program for the freshman and sophomore years according to the curriculum pattern given below. This curriculum pattern includes all prerequisite courses to the upper level courses that the student will be required to take, or may contemplate taking, in the last two years of his/her program.

After the freshman and sophomore years, a wide variety of options exists for completion of the chemistry major program. Several of these options are described below:

B. Program for Junior and Senior Years: Minimum Chemistry Major

This program represents a sound second major for a student with a strong first major in mathematics, physics, geology, biology or earth science. It does not constitute the full preparation necessary for graduate study in chemistry or for employment as a professional chemist. However, it may be upgraded to meet these needs by proper choice of electives.

C. Program for Junior and Senior Years: the ACS-Certified Chemistry Major

This program is the recognized minimum preparation for employment as a professional chemist. It is also the strongest program in preparation for graduate studies in chemistry.

D. Program for Junior and Senior Years: ACS Major plus a Concentration in Business

Students who plan to seek employment as a professional chemist following graduation are well-advised to include business and economics courses within their undergraduate program. In many companies, obtaining an MBA is a more sure pathway for advancement than is pursuing an MS in chemistry. MBA programs are usually designed to be compatible with the work schedules of full-time employees, can be completed while you are working as a "bench chemist," and require as prerequisites the courses included in the program below.

(a) Six credits of chemistry electives (CHMXXX) are required. One upper level math or physics course requiring calculus may be substituted for one three-credit CHM elective.

(b) CHM 470 may be substituted for CHM342. However, CHM467 is a pre- or co-requisite to CHM470.

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