Courses for Non-Majors

Students with little or no prior background in chemistry are encouraged to enroll in General Chemistry I and II (CHEM141/CHEM142), both of which fulfill NSM general education expectations and are appropriate for non-science majors. Students may also enroll in the Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM152) to supplement their coursework with hands-on experience.

Students with advanced preparation in chemistry are encouraged to enroll in Honors General Chemistry (CHEM145), a one-semester alternative to CHEM141/CHEM142. This course offers an enriched curriculum that explores the breadth of general chemistry topics in greater depth. Students taking CHEM145 are also encouraged to enroll in the Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM152).

Courses for Premedical Studies

Students planning to apply to medical, dental, or veterinary schools are advised to complete the following prerequisite courses:

Recommended courses for premedical studies

General Chemistry

CHEM141

General Chemistry I

CHEM142

General Chemistry II

           or

CHEM145

Honors General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

CHEM251

Organic Chemistry I

CHEM252

Organic Chemistry II

Laboratory Sequence

CHEM152

Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

CHEM257

Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory

CHEM258

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Biochemistry

MB&B228

Introductory Medical Biochemistry