To satisfy the requirements for the major in chemistry
one is required to take the following:


Course NumberNameCredits
CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry 3
CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory 1
CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems 3
CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Laboratory 1
CHE-205 Experimental Chemistry I 2
CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE-213 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE-216 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
CHE-301 Experimental Chemistry II 2
CHE-302 Experimental Chemistry III 2
CHE-304 Experimental Chemistry IV 2
CHE-305 Chemical Thermodynamics 3
CHE-306 Quantum Chemistry 3
CHE-311 Analytical Chemistry 3
CHE-312 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1
CHE-315 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHE-400 Chemical Bonding 3
BCH-325 Biochemistry I 3
At least one advanced electives from
the following
CHE-300 Introduction to Physical Organic Chemistry 3
CHE-320 Polymer Chemistry 3
CHE-415 Special Topics in Chemistry 3
The following courses are also
required for the major
MTH-210 Calculus I 4
MTH-211 Calculus II 4
MTH-212 Calculus III 4
PHY-200 General Physics I 3
PHY-200L General Physics I Laboratory 1
PHY-201 General Physics II 3
PHY-201L General Physics II Laboratory 1

At least two years of Russian or German are strongly recommended.

Chemistry Majors may elect up to 12 credit hours of Independent Research and Study (CHE-490).

In the senior year, Chemistry Majors are required to take the Chemistry Advanced Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Scores must be submitted to the department chairperson.

There is also a Departmental Honors Program