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Chemistry Major

NSM PEAK

Chemistry majors may not also complete the Chemistry and Biochemistry minor.

Major Requirements

39-41 credits

Core Courses (26 credits)

CHE-141General Chemistry I

3 credits
CHE-141LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credit
CHE-142General Chemistry II

3 credits
CHE-142LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1 credit
CHE-252Analytical Chemistry I

3 credits
CHE-252LAnalytical Chemistry I Lab

1 credit
CHE-301Organic Chemistry I

3 credits
CHE-301LOrganic Chemistry I Lab

1 credit
CHE-302Organic Chemistry II

3 credits
CHE-302LOrganic Chemistry II Lab

1 credit
CHE-464Quantum Chemistry

3 credits
CHE-465Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

3 credits

Research Experience (1-3 credits)

Complete 1-3 credits of the following upper-level, research-based courses.

CHE-395Chemistry Research

1-3 credits
CHE-494Independent Study

1-3 credits
CHE-495Chemistry Research

1-3 credits
INT-497Internship

1-6 credits

Lecture/Lab Electives (4 credits)

Complete at least one upper-level lecture/lab combination from the following.

CHE-352Analytical Chemistry II

3 credits
CHE-352LAnalytical Chemistry Lab II

1 credit
CHE-412Biochemistry

3 credits
CHE-412LBiochemistry Laboratory

1 credit

Supporting Courses (8 credits for major)

MAT-175Single Variable Calculus

4 credits
PHY-271Analytical Physics I

3 credits
PHY-271LAnalytical Physics I Lab

1 credit
PHY-272Analytical Physics II

3 credits
PHY-272LAnalytical Physics II Lab

1 credit

The credits for the math requirement (MAT-175) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

1)  Have broad exposure and training in the theory and application of current chemical and scientific techniques and methodologies;

2)  Design and carry out scientific experiments to test hypotheses and theories using skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning;

3)  Clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written, and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large;

4)  Understand how to act ethically when collecting, analyzing, and presenting experimental data; and

5)  Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry as an interdisciplinary subject and gain experience as members of an interdisciplinary, problem-solving team.