Chemistry, Standard Track, B.S.

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All students seeking the chemistry major are urged to begin the chemistry course sequence immediately in the first term of freshman year. They should also schedule required mathematics and physics courses as early as possible.

Participation in the annual summer undergraduate research program is accepted in lieu of CHM-502.

Further, students must complete at least two courses from the following:

Teaching Chemistry in Secondary Schools

Students seeking a career in secondary school teaching must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certificate. They may take advantage of the teacher certification program at the undergraduate level or Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program. Please consult with the Education Department.

In addition to the courses mentioned above, students must also complete:

Course Options for First-Year Students

If interested in exploring chemistry department offerings, students may consider these entry level courses (with associated GER):

Entry Level Courses (with associated GER)

CHM-101 Chemistry and Global Awareness Natural World (NW), Natural Environment (NE)
CHM-110 Foundations of Chemistry Natural World with Lab (NWL)
CHM-115 Kinetics, Thermodynamics and the Environment Natural World (NW), Natural Environment (NE). Prerequisite: CHM 110.
CHM-120 Organic Chemistry Natural World with Lab (NWL). Prerequisite: CHM 115 (or concurrent with department permission).