Chemistry Major

NSM PEAK

32 - 36 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)

Major Requirements

CHE-141General Chemistry I

4 credits

CHE-142General Chemistry II

4 credits

CHE-252Analytical Chemistry I

3 credits

CHE-252LAnalytical Chemistry I Lab

1 credit

CHE-301Organic Chemistry I

3 credits

CHE-301LOrganic Chemistry I Lab

1 credit

CHE-302Organic Chemistry II

3 credits

CHE-302LOrganic Chemistry II Lab

1 credit

CHE-401Chemical Dynamics

2 credits

CHE-401LChemical Dynamics Lab

1 credit

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CHE-420Inorganic Chemistry

3 credits

CHE-420LInorganic Chemistry Lab

1 credit

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or

CHE-352Analytical Chemistry II

3 credits

CHE-352LAnalytical Chemistry Lab II

1 credit

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CHE-395Chemistry Research

1-3 credits

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or

CHE-494Independent Study

1-3 credits

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or

CHE-495Chemistry Research

1-3 credits

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PHY-400Quantum Physics

2-3 credits

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PHY-313Thermal Physics

2-3 credits

Students preparing for graduate work in chemistry are strongly advised to complete courses in addition to those required for the major. Recommended courses include: CHE-412, CHE-420, CHE-352, MAT-125 or MAT-212, and MAT-175 through MAT-352.


Chemistry Majors may not minor in either Chemistry (Natural Sciences & Mathematics PEAK) or Analytical Chemistry (Professional Studies & Enhancements PEAK).