Major

Chemistry

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Program
Chemistry

A major in chemistry consists of coursework distributed as follows:

Core Courses

All required:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Scientific Breadth Courses

Select two:

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Advanced Courses

Select three:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Capstone

Both required:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

Students may elect to concentrate in a particular sub-field as follows:

Analytical Chemistry

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Biochemistry:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Inorganic Chemistry

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Physical Chemistry:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Medicinal Chemistry

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Pursuit of Graduate Chemistry

Students intending to pursue admission to graduate programs in chemistry or related fields are encouraged to complete the following coursework as described by the American Chemical Society (ACS):

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
60
Total Credits
40