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Prerequisites for Entering the Major

Prerequisites for Entering the Major

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B.A. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
(Intensive Major)
CHEM 1610 and CHEM 1650
or
CHEM 1700 (CHEM 1630 and CHEM 1670 are no longer offered);
CHEM 1340L and CHEM 1360L, or CHEM 1710L
MATH 1150 or MATH 1160
(MATH 1200 or MATH 1210 or ENAS 1510 are encouraged)
PHYS 1700, PHYS 1800, PHYS 2000, or PHYS 2600 or equivalents in advanced placement
Requirements for Each Degree

Requirements for Each Degree

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B.A. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
(Intensive Major)
10 credits
(beyond prereqs)
13 credits
(beyond prereqs)
15 credits
(beyond prereqs)
2 terms Organic Chemistry (with Labs)
CHEM 1740 or CHEM 2200;
CHEM 1750, CHEM 2210, or CHEM 2300;
CHEM 2220L and CHEM 2230L
Physical Chemistry
CHEM 3320 or CHEM 3280
N/A CHEM 3330; CHEM 3300L
(B.S. & B.S. Intensive Major only)
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 2520
N/A 1 additional PHYS course numbered 1710 or higher
4 additional advanced course credits,
incl at least 1 lecture and 1 lab
5 additional advanced course credits,
incl at least 2 lectures and 1 lab
Senior Requirements

Senior Requirements

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B.A. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
(Intensive Major)
CHEM 4000 CHEM 4900
(2 semesters)
or
CHEM 4000 and additional advanced lecture or lab
CHEM 4900
(2 semesters)
Substitutions

Substitutions

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B.A. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry
(Intensive Major)
Up to 2 credits of relevant advanced science courses
in other departments for advanced chemistry courses
(with DUS permission)

 


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