2017-2018 University Catalogue 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Major


For more information about the department, honors/high honors, transfer credit, etc., visit the chemistry department  page.

Major Requirements


The major program consists of the following requirements:

All of the Following


Integrated Laboratory


At least one from the following (usually taken in the junior year):

Two Course Credits


At least two course credits one of which must be a full-semester course from:

Note:


Independent Studies (CHEM 291 , CHEM 391 , CHEM 491 ) may not normally be substituted for one of the courses listed in the above requirements, but if it can be demonstrated that such a course provides sufficient breadth at the advanced level, the department will consider a petition for substitution.

Additional Requirements


Calculus Course Option


At least one course from the following:

Seminar Series


Junior and senior majors are expected to attend a weekly seminar series at which students, faculty, and guests present topics from the current literature and their own research.

GPA Requirement


An overall GPA of at least 2.00 is required for the chemistry courses (and associated labs) chosen to meet major requirements.