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Chemistry Major

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The Chemistry major leads to a Bachelors of Science degree where students learn fundamental chemical, problem solving and laboratory concepts while immersing themselves ing a core liberal arts curriculum.

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    • Major Requirements

    Chemistry, ACS accredited: 39 credits in chemistry

    • CHEM 110 General Chemistry I and associated lab
    • CHEM 120 General Chemistry II and associated lab
    • CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I and associated lab
    • CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry II and associated lab
    • CHEM 225 Analytical Chemistry I and associated lab
    • CHEM 240 Inorganic Chemistry I
    • CHEM 310 Physical Chemistry I
    • CHEM 311 Chemical Communications
    • CHEM 316 Integrated Lab I
    • CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry II
    • CHEM 326 Integrated Lab II
    • CHEM 340 Inorganic Chemistry II
    • CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry II
    • CHEM 416 Integrated Lab III
    • CHEM 426 Integrated Lab IV
    • CHEM 428 Physical Biochemistry

    Mathematics (8 Credits)

    • MATH-110 Calculus I
    • MATH-120 Calculus II
    a third course in calculus is recommended for those looking to move on to graduate studies.

    Physics (8 Credits)

    • PHYS-130 General Physics I
    • PHYS-140 General Physics II
    a third course in physics is recommended for those looking to move on to graduate studies.