Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry - Degree Program Requirements

Note that this document is not binding - students who have questions should consult with their adviser or refer to the official printed undergraduate / graduate catalog.

This curriculum is for students who wish to incorporate a science major into a broader liberal arts program or who wish a foundation in chemistry as a basis for study in chemical physics, medicine and related fields, environmental studies, and technical-legal or technical-business careers. Students interested in sales or management careers in the chemical industry might consider taking the minor in general business offered by the School of Business Administration. Note that either CHM 491 or CHM/BCM 457 (Biochemistry Laboratory) satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone course.

To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry students must be approved for major standing, and must complete the core curriculum which requires a minimum of 44 credits in chemistry and 16 credits of corequisite courses including:

Core curriculum

CHM 157 (or CHM 167)	General Chemistry I
CHM 158 (or CHM 168)	General Chemistry II
CHM 220	Introduction to Computational Chemistry
CHM 234	Organic Chemistry I
CHM 235	Organic Chemistry II
CHM 237	Organic Laboratory
CHM 325	Analytical Chemistry
CHM 342	Physical Chemistry I
CHM 343	Physical Chemistry II
CHM 348	Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 362	Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 400	Seminar (two semesters)
CHM 438	Inorganic/Organic Laboratory
BCM/CHM 453	Biochemistry

Corequisite courses

MTH 154-155	Calculus
PHY 151-152	Introductory Physics
CSE 130	Recommended elective for chemistry majors