Current Requirements for Chemistry Degree Programs
The Chemistry Department offers three degree programs: the B.S. in chemistry, the B.S. in chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry and the B.A. in chemistry. The courses required for each degree are listed below, “blocked” according to the semester in which they should be taken.
Note: If you are thinking of majoring in chemistry, be sure to make an appointment to see Chemistry Advising to talk to a faculty member about when you will take these courses.
| B.S. in Chemistry | B.S. in Biochemistry | B.A. in Chemistry | ||||||
| Year | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||
1 |
CHE 166 |
CHE 168 |
CHE 166 |
CHE 168 |
CHE 166 |
CHE 168 |
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2 |
CHE 232 |
CHE 234 |
CHE 232 |
CHE 234 |
CHE 232 |
CHE 234 |
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3 |
CHE 248 |
CHE 344 |
CHE 248 |
CHE 334 |
CHE 248 |
CHE 344 |
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4 |
CHE 444 |
CHE 442 |
CHE 444 |
CHE 446 |
Elective+ |
CHE 450* | ||
* Indicates a course that is recommended but not required.
+ Two electives to be chosen from: CHE 347, CHE 442, CHE 433, CHE 444, MAT 226 (an additional one of these is recommended)
Note: Under the current degree requirements, CHE 248 replaces CHE 249, CHE 333 and CHE 337 replace CHE 335 and CHE 433 and CHE 435 replace CHE 327 and CHE 449.
| Courses in Chemistry |
| CHE 166-167: General Chemistry I (5) |
| CHE 168-169: General Chemistry II (5) PREREQ: CHE 166-167 |
| CHE 232-233: Organic Chemistry I (5) PREREQ: CHE 168-169 |
| CHE 234-235: Organic Chemistry II (5) PREREQ: CHE 232-233 |
| *CHE 248: Intro. to Analytical Chemistry (3) PREREQ: CHE 168-169 |
| CHE 332: Intro. to Physical Chemistry I (3) PREREQ: CHE 234, PHY 167, MAT 176 |
| CHE 333: Physical Chemistry of Biosystems Laboratory I (1.5) PREREQ: CHE 248, PRE/COREQ: CHE 332 |
| CHE 334: Intro. to Physical Chemistry II (3) PREREQ: CHE 332 |
| CHE 337: Physical Chemistry of Biosystems Laboratory II (1.5) PREREQ: CHE 333, PRE/COREQ: CHE 334 |
| CHE 342: Physical Chemistry I (3) PREREQ: CHE 234-235 |
| CHE 345: Physical Chemistry Lab (2) PRE/COREQ: CHE 248, 342 |
| CHE 344: Physical Chemistry II (3) PREREQ: CHE 342 |
| CHE 347: Physical Chemistry Lab (2) PREREQ: CHE 345 |
| CHE 423: Advanced Laboratory I (2) PREREQ: CHE 234-235, CHE 248 |
| CHE 442: Inorganic Chemistry (3) PREREQ: CHE 234 |
| CHE 443: Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1) PREREQ: CHE 234-235, CHE 248; PRE/COREQ: CHE 442 |
| CHE 444: Biochemistry I (3) PREREQ: CHE 234 |
| CHE 446: Biochemistry II (3) PREREQ: CHE 444 |
| CHE 447: Biochemistry Lab (3) PREREQ: CHE 248, PRE/COREQ: CHE 446 |
| CHE 450: Seminar (1) Pre: CHE 168, PRE/COREQ: CHE 232 |
| *CHE 433: Advanced Laboratory I (3) PREREQ: CHE 234-235, CHE 248 |
| *CHE 435: Advanced Laboratory II (3) PREREQ: CHE 433 |
| Courses in Biology |
| BIO 166: Intro. to Organismic Biology |
| BIO 167: Principles of Biology |
| BIO 238: Genetics |
| BIO 420: Molecular Biology |
| Courses in Mathematics and Physics |
| MAT 175: Calculus I |
| MAT 176: Calculus II |
| MAT 226: Intermediate Calculus I |
| PHY 166 or 168: Physics I |
| PHY 167 or 169: Physics II |
Credits given in parentheses; PREREQ= Prerequisite; COREQ= Corequisite
Course Descriptions
New Chemistry Courses
*CHE 248: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry. 1 hour lecture; 4 hours lab; 3 credits
A course emphasizing basic principles and general practices of analytical chemistry. Topics include solution equilibria, electrochemistry, uv-vis and other spectroscopies; gravimetric, volumetric, complexiometric, chromatographic, and electrophoretic methods; data handling and error analysis. PREREQ: CHE 168 and 169.
*CHE 423: Introduction to Advanced Laboratory. 4 hours lab, 2 credits
Experimental investigations involving synthesis, separation, purification, identification, and quantitative analysis of organic, inorganic and organometallic substances and materials. Techniques and approaches include absorption and emission spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, chromatography, electrochemical methods and computer-based molecular modeling, data analysis, and literature searching. Note: Fulfills the advanced laboratory requirement for the B. S. - Biochemistry Specialization degree. PREREQ: CHE 234, 235; 248.
*CHE 433: Advanced Laboratory I. 6 hours, 3 credits
Experimental investigations involving synthesis, separation, purification, identification, and quantitative analysis of organic, inorganic and organometallic substances and materials. Techniques and approaches include absorption and emission spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, chromatography, electrochemical methods and computer-based molecular modeling, data analysis, and literature searching. PREREQ: CHE 234, 235; 248.
*CHE 435: Advanced Laboratory II. 6 hours, 3 credits
Continuation of CHE 433. Experiments involving multi-step syntheses, natural product separations, analysis of forensic and environment-related mixtures, compound purification and characterization. Experiment design and industrial laboratory work group simulations will be emphasized. PREREQ: CHE 433.
Other required courses
For descriptions on other required courses, see the College Bulletin listings for:
Last modified: Oct 13, 2011




