The sequence below is the recommended sequence for a chemistry major enter Fall 2015 and later. Make changes to the sequence only in consultation with an advisor.
Notes:
+ Required for students entering Fall 2015
++ Required for students entering Fall 2018
** Minimum of 12 credits of upper-level courses required to graduate. At least 2 credits must be taken from both groups A and B.
Students interested in chemical physics are encouraged to take Physics 181, 182 and 287.
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman |
CHEM 121—General Chem I MATH 131—Calculus I ENGLWRIT 112—College Writing BIOL 151—Intro Biol I + CHEM 196— Ind. Research (optional) |
CHEM 122—General Chem II MATH 132—Calculus II PHYS 151 General Physics I and Lab GEN ED— Diversity (DU/DG) ++ CHEM 196—Ind. Research (optional) |
| Sophomore |
CHEM 265—Organic Chem I CHEM 267—Organic Chem I Lab CHEM 291A—Sophomore Seminar MATH 233 --Multivariate Calculus PHYS 132 or 152—General Physics II and Lab Chem 296—Ind. Research (optional) |
CHEM 266—Organic Chem II CHEM 268—Organic Chem II Lab CHEM 315—Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 296—Ind Research (optional) |
| Junior |
CHEM 330—Writing in Chemistry CHEM 341—Inorganic Chem CHEM 475—Physical Chem I CHEM 396—Ind. Research (optional) |
Upper-level Courses ** CHEM 342—Inorganic Chem Lab CHEM 476—Physical Chem II* CHEM 396—Ind. Research (optional) |
| Senior |
Upper-level Courses ** CHEM 388 Independent Research CHEM 496—Ind. Research (optional) |
Upper-level Courses ** CHEM 499T Honors Research Thesis CHEM 496—Ind. Research (optional) |
Upper-level Courses
| Fall | Group | Spring | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 396/496 Independent Research | B | CHEM 396/496 Independent Research | B |
| CHEM 513 Instrumental Analysis | A |
CHEM 423 Biochemistry for Chemists |
A |
| CHEM 514 Instrumental Analysis Lab | B | CHEM 559 Computational & Mathematical Methods in Chemistry | A |
| CHEM 546 Advanced Inorganic | A | CHEM 560 Materials Chemistry | A |
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CHEM 551 Advanced Organic |
A | CHEM 581 Chemical Biology | A |
|
CHEM 552 Organic Spectroscopy |
A | CHEM 585 Advanced Physical II | A |
|
CHEM 584 Advanced Physical I |
A | PHYS 553 Optics Lab | B |
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PHYS 531 Electronics for Scientists I w/Lab |
B | PSE 501 Intro to Polymer Science | A |
| BIOCHEM 423 General Biochemistry I | A | BIOCHEM 424—General Biochemistry II | A |
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600 and 700 level Chem courses also accepted |
A | 600 and 700 level Chem courses also accepted | A |
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If double majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: BIOCHEM 426—General Biochemistry Lab |
B |