Chemistry Bachelor of Arts (A-track)

A-track chemistry majors have the option of pursuing an ACS-certified degree by fulfilling additional requirements.

Core Requirements

  • CHEM 141 & 142 - General Chemistry I & II *
  • CHEM 152 - Introductory Chemistry Lab **
  • CHEM 251 & 252 - Organic Chemistry I & II
  • CHEM 257 - Intermediate Chemistry Lab
  • CHEM 258 - Organic Chemistry Lab
  • MATH 121 & 122 – Calculus I & II
  • PHYS 113 & 116 – General Physics I & II ***

Upper-Level Requirements

  • CHEM 337 & 338 - Physical Chemistry I & II
  • CHEM 361 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • CHEM 375 & 376 – Integrated Chemistry Lab I & II
  • Two 300-level elective chemistry courses ****
  • Two semesters of CHEM 521 – Chemistry Colloquium
  • MATH 221 & 222 are recommended prior to CHEM 337 & 338

* Honors General Chemistry or prematriculation credit may substitute for CHEM 141/142.
** CHEM 152 is waived for students using advanced placement to enroll in CHEM 251.
*** PHYS 111 & 112 may substitute for PHYS 113 & 116.
**** Two accumulated credits of CHEM research tutorial may substitute for one elective.

More details are available in the Academic Catalog.