Major Requirements

All Biochemistry and Chemistry majors must complete the Required Chemistry Core, the Required Flexible Core, and the Required Courses in Allied Fields as indicated.

Required Chemistry Core:

• CHE 211 - General Chemistry I, plus 211L, laboratory, and review
• CHE 212 - General Chemistry II, plus 212L, laboratory, and review
• CHE 311 - Organic Chemistry I, plus 311L, laboratory
• CHE 312 - Organic Chemistry II, plus 312L, laboratory
• CHE 313 - Analytical Chemistry, with laboratory
• CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I, plus 315L, laboratory
• CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II, plus 316L, laboratory
• CHE 324 - Instrumental Analysis

Students who wish to prepare for graduate studies in Chemistry should include in their curriculum where possible: CHE 321, 323 and MAT 303.

Students who wish a concentration in biochemistry should take CHE 337 and 337L, 338 and 338L, 342 and at least two semesters of Biology from: BIO 305, BIO 349, BIO 331. Chemistry majors preparing for careers in the health professions should take CHE 337.

Students who wish to pursue a major which conforms to suggested ACS guidelines should include CHEM 321 and 321L and at least two additional credits of laboratory beyond the core requirements.

Freshmen planning to major in Chemistry are advised to enroll in CHE 211, and Math 140 or 207.  Early consultation with the chairperson of the department is advised.  Chemistry majors wishing to meet requirements for medical or dental school admission should also consult with the pre-medical advisor regarding that phase of their program.

Freshmen are strongly advised to take CHE 211 and 211L; 212 and 212L; and Mathematics courses chosen in accordance with their degree needs and background.  This freshman program is appropriate whether the student decides to major in biochemistry, chemistry, or biology.  Students planning careers in medicine are advised to take BIO 206 in their freshman year. 

Major Requirements

• CHE 211 - General Chemistry I, plus 211L, laboratory, and review
• CHE 212 - General Chemistry II, plus 212L, laboratory, and review
• CHE 214 - Treatment of Experimental Data
• CHE 311 - Organic Chemistry I, plus 311L, laboratory
• CHE 312 - Organic Chemistry II, plus 312L, laboratory
• CHE 313 - Analytical Chemistry, with laboratory
• CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I, plus 315L, laboratory
• CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II, plus 316L, laboratory
• CHE 337 - Biochemistry, plus 337L, laboratory
• CHE 341 - Current Topics I
• CHE 342 - Current Topics II

Required Flexible Core:

A minimum of eight semester hours of Chemistry Electives including at least one credit of laboratory from the following:

• CHE 321 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, plus 321L, laboratory
• CHE 323 - Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds, plus 323L, laboratory
• CHE 324 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHE 338 - Physical Biochemistry, plus 338L, laboratory

Required Courses in Allied Fields:

Any two of the following:

• BIO 305 - Microbiology, with laboratory
• BIO 349 - Cell Biology, with laboratory
• BIO 331 - Genetics, with laboratory

Plus the following:

• PHY 221 - General College Physics I, plus 211L, Laboratory and review
• PHY 222 - General College Physics II, plus 212L, Laboratory and review
• MAT 208 - Mathematics through Calculus II

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