Regulations Governing Advanced Placement Credit for the International Baccalaureate (I. B.) Courses in Chemistry

Click here Chemistry Placement in CHEM141 or CHEM143
 

To receive 2 credits:

With a grade of 6 or 7 in the Higher Level I.B. Chemistry courses:  
Students can receive 2.00 credits by completing one full year of organic chemistry (CHEM251 and 252) with a minimum grade of B. No credit will be granted if a student completes any of the following courses: CHEM141, 142, 143, or 144.

With a grade of 6 or 7 in the Higher Level I.B. Chemistry course: 
Students can receive 1.00 credit by completing CHEM144 with a minimum grade of B. No credit will be granted if a students takes either CHEM141, 142, or 143.

With a grade of 5 in the Higher Level I.B. Chemistry courses: 
Students can receive 1.00 credit by either: completing CHEM144 with a minimum grade of B, or completing a full year of organic Chemistry (CHEM251 & 252) with a minimum grade of B. No credit will be granted if a student completes any of the following courses: CHEM141, 142,  or 143.

Note:   
A chemistry major is required to study inorganic chemistry. The requirement can be met by taking either CHEM144 or CHEM361 or both.

With a grade of 4 in the Higher Level I.B. Chemistry course:
Students are not eligible to receive Wesleyan credit.

Special note:  AP students who intend to major in Chemistry should consult with the department chair as soon as possible.