Major requirements
Chemistry majors can choose from 3 study options: the standard chemistry major, the biochemical concentration, and the environmental concentration. Students can choose to pursue other concentrations by working with their advisor to construct a coherent course of study and obtaining approval from the department chair. Chemistry majors are encouraged to take German to meet the College's language requirement.
The following courses are required for all 3 Chemistry majors:
- Lower Division
Chemistry 8, 9 (lab), 10, 11 (lab), 89; and
Mathematics 27, 28. - Upper Division
Chemistry 104, 106, 114, 115, 130.
The 3 Chemistry major concentration also have additional requirements of their own.
The B.S. in Chemistry, Standard Concentration
- Lower Division
Mathematics 29; and
Physics 1, 2 (lab); 3, 4 (lab) - Upper Division
Chemistry 108, 110, 111 or 119, 118, 197 or 199
The B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemical Concentration
- Lower Division
Physics 1, 2 (lab), 3,4 (lab) or Physics 10, 20 (lab), 11, 21 (lab);
Biology 92, 93 (lab); and
Either Biology 90, 91 (lab) or Biology 94, 95 (lab). - Upper Division
Chemistry 108 or 118;
Any 2 of the following: Chemistry 110, 111, 118 or 108, 197 or 199; and
Biology 135 and 137.
The B.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Concentration
- Lower Division
Physics 1, 2 (lab), 3, 4 (lab) or Physics 10, 20 (lab), 11, 21 (lab); and
Biology 90, 91 (lab), 94, 95 (lab). - Upper Division
Chemistry 108 or 118, 119;
Any 1 other upper division chemistry course;
Biology 125; and
Biology 113, 146, or 152.
