This four-year plan serves as a sample to provide students with a clear path to graduation. A student’s path may differ from this example. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor each semester to ensure appropriate course selection.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified
Fall
Course |
Credits |
CHM205 College Chemistry I (L) |
4 |
MTH122 Pre-Calculus* (M) |
4 |
ENG112 Composition (Q) |
3 |
GEP 100 Acad. Plan. Sem |
1 |
General Ed. Class, Arts (F) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
*MTH 122 has a pre-req of MTH111, College Algebra, but it is very rare that an entering CHM major would first need to complete MTH 111, and moving MTH122 to a spring semester would be less ideal for the typical incoming CHM major to be able to complete upper division elective courses in the senior year we offer as part of the American Chemical Society certified chemistry degree.
Spring
Course |
Credits |
CHM 206 College Chemistry II |
4 |
MTH 201 Calculus I |
4 |
General Ed. Class, Humanities (H) |
3 |
General Ed. Class, World History (O) |
3 |
General Ed. Class, Language (R) |
3 |
Total |
17 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
CHM 305 Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM 302 Inorganic Chemistry I |
4 |
MTH 202 Calculus II |
4 |
General Ed. Class, US History (V) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
CHM 306 Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
CHM 303 Analytical Chemistry I |
4 |
MTH 203 Calculus III |
4 |
General Ed. Class, Social Science (S) |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
CHM 301 Chemical Safety |
1 |
PHS 235 College Physics I |
4 |
CHM 467 Biochemistry I |
3 |
General Ed. Class, Diversity (D) |
3 |
ACS Degree Lab elective |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
PHS 240 College Physics II |
4 |
ACS Degree Lecture Elective |
3 |
ACS Degree Lab Elective |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Total |
14 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
CHM 400 Seminar I |
1 |
CHM 405 Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
CHM Physical Chemistry Lab I |
1 |
ACS Degree Lecture Elective |
3 |
ACS Degree Lab Elective |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
CHM 401 Seminar II |
1 |
CHM 406 Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
CHM 409 Physical Chemistry Lab II |
1 |
ACS Degree Lab Elective |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective (variable) |
2 |
Total |
14 |
Course |
Credits |
CHM 341 Advanced Organic Lab I |
1 |
CHM 342 Advanced Organic Lab II |
1 |
CHM 404 Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences |
3 |
CHM 407 Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences Lab |
1 |
CHM 413 Spectral Interpretation |
3 |
CHM 414 Instrumental Methods |
3 |
CHM 416 Instrumental Methods Lab |
1 |
CHM 423 NMR Technology |
2 (One lecture and one lab credit) |
CHM 431 Inorganic Chemistry II |
3 |
CHM 432 Inorganic Chemistry II Lab |
1 |
CHM 440 Introduction to Polymers |
3 |
CHM 468 Biochemistry II |
3 |
CHM 470 Biochemistry Lab |
1 |
CHM 499 Independent Study |
2-6 |
Total |
|
** four lab credits and six lecture credits are required.