B.A. Degree with a Major in Chemistry with a General Concentration

Requirements for the Major

A major in Chemistry is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Required Core Courses

CHM 131 or 134, 221, 222, 311, 345, and all four (4) advanced-laboratory courses (CHM 370, 371, 470 and 471—½-credit each)

Required Capstone Course/Experience

An approved research experience. To satisfy this requirement, and in consultation with the Academic Advisor, courses can be for credit or not for credit. Some possibilities are CHM 398/498, a research course, or an approved summer research project. Each student must submit a formal report summarizing the work accomplished on her/his project. See http:/portal.acs.org/portal/fileFetch/C/CTP_005606/pdf/CTP_005606/pdf for guidelines. All student capstone experiences, regardless of concentration, will be approved case-by-case.

Required Distribution Courses

Two (2) course credits chosen from: CHM 361, 362, 451, or 452 (one of which must be CHM 361 or 362)

Required Collateral Courses

MAT 115 (or waiver), 125 (or waiver), 135 (or waiver), and 225 (or waiver), as well as PHY 217 and 218 (or PHY 315 and 316)

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