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Requirements for a Major in Chemistry

Requirements of Major (B.A.)
Required in Chemistry
Chemistry 121, 162, 201, 281, 300, 311, 400, and eight more semester hours in chemistry. Of these, students may elect the pass/fail option for only 290, 491 and 492 and, no more than four semester hours may be applied toward the major from 290, 490, 491, and 492.

Required in Related Departments
Mathematics 201 and 202, and Physics 200 and 218.

Recommended in Chemistry
The chemistry major should consult with the academic adviser to supplement the minimum major requirements with additional courses appropriate to career goals and interest.

Recommended in Other Departments
The student planning to do graduate work in chemistry should consider taking additional courses in mathematics, computer science, physics, or biology. The student should consult the academic adviser to select these courses.

Requirements of Major (B.S.)
Required in Chemistry
Chemistry 121, 162, 201, 271, 281, 300, 302, 311, 321, 352, 382, 400, and four more semester hours in Chemistry from 303, 372, 380, 490, 491, 492, or 499. If the four additional semester hours do not include a lab experience, the student must complete an approved summer research project.  Note that this degree program leads to certification by the American Chemical Society.

Required in Related Departments
Biology 170, Mathematics 201 and 202, and Physics 200 and 218.

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