Recommended Sequence of Courses for Chemistry Major
Students who are planning on taking Principles of Chemistry I should have the equivalent of a 24 on their ACT Math subscore OR have completed a college level mathematics course (either Functions or its equivalent ) to enhance their mathematical skills.
| First Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 1055 Chemistry I | CHEM 1065 Chemistry II | |
| MATH 1214 Functions OR | MATH 1304 Calculus I OR | |
| MATH 1304 Calculus I | MATH 1324 Calculus II | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 2155 Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 2165 Organic Chemistry II | |
| MATH 1324 Calculus II | ||
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 3022 Adv. Experimental Techniques I | CHEM 3032 Adv. Experimental Techniques II | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 4412 Sr. Research in Chemistry I | CHEM 4422 Sr. Research in Chemistry II | |
| NOTES: | ||
CHEM 3115 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, CHEM 3014 Inorganic Chemistry*, CHEM 3165 Physical Chemistry I: Core Concepts, CHEM 3175 Physical Chemistry II: Applications*, and the 3000 level elective should be taken during the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. *NOTE: CHEM 3014-Inorganic Chemistry and CHEM 3175 Physical Chemistry II: Applications are only offered every other year. | ||
| Student should complete the MATH 1304 Calculus and MATH 1324 Calculus II sequence prior to the end of their sophomore year. | ||
| Students can complete the PHYS 2115 University Physics I and PHYS 2125 University Physics II sequence in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year. | ||
| Students who begin the major sequence after their first year or those interested in studying abroad are encouraged to consult with a faculty in the Chemistry program to develop a personalized course sequence. | ||