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MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY

The objective of the Major in Chemistry is to provide the student with a knowledge of the fundamental principles governing the structure of matter. The courses are organized to establish a foundation in the basic areas of inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, and to develop an understanding of the unity of Chemistry by relating these basic areas to each other and to other scientific disciplines. The laboratories are designed to develop a degree of proficiency in the practical aspects of experimentation and instrumentation. Through a well-planned choice of electives, a student can prepare for graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, or some other area of science; for industrial employment; for teaching Chemistry; or for professional study in medicine, dentistry, or other health sciences.

Required Courses:

First-year: CHE 131-132 General Chemistry I and II MAT 117-118 Calculus I and II OR MAT 131-132 Elementary Calculus I and II Sophomore: CHE 201-202 Organic Chemistry I and II PHY 201-202 General Physics OR PHY 201-202 Honors General Physics I and II Junior: CHE 311-312 Physical Chemistry I and II CHE 316 Inorganic Chemistry Senior: CHE 315 Analytical Chemistry

Electives:

Two additional three- or four-credit courses from among: CHE 318, CHE 414, CHE 416, CHE 450, CHE 460, CHE 470, CHE 480, CHE 491-492. Only one Independent Study course (CHE 491 or CHE 492) or Internship may be counted towards the Chemistry Elective requirement.

MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

Students who wish to pursue the study of the structure of matter beyond the level of an introductory course may elect to Minor in Chemistry. Required courses: CHE 131-132, CHE 201-202, one semester of Physical Chemistry (CHE 311 or CHE 313), one semester of inorganic (CHE 316) or analytical chemistry (CHE 315 or CHE 450), and two semesters of calculus (MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132).

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