CHML - Chemistry (BS) ACS Traditional
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Program Description
Effective: Fall 2019
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has developed national guidelines for Bachelors programs in chemistry and approved chemistry programs that meet these standards by offering “a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals.”
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
A student receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the chemistry examination should consult with the department about the possibility of course exemption. Such determinations are made on an individual basis because of the varying content of AP chemistry courses. Approval of the department is required for credit and exemption related to any course included in the Chemistry major.
Students with scores of 4 or 5 on the AP chemistry examination can receive four credits toward the general education requirements of the College. If credit is not granted for course or course, AP credits are considered the equivalent of a lower level Chemistry Elective, course. See the Registrar's Office website for more information about AP credits.
Requisites
Requirements for the Major (66 credits)
I. Core (58 Credits)
Complete all of the following:
course - Principles of Chemistry I OR course - Principles of Chemistry I, Advanced Section
course - Principles of Chemistry II OR course - Principles of Chemistry II, Advanced Section
course - Organic Chemistry I
course - Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
course - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
course - Physical Chemistry I
course - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
course - Laboratory in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
course - Organic Chemistry II
course - Foundations in Biochemistry
course - Research in Chemistry OR course - Specialized Honors I
course- Senior Seminar (Capstone)
course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
course - University Physics I
course - University Physics II
NOTE: Students with AP, IB, or A-level credit may qualify for course equivalency or an exemption from course/course or course/course and course/course. Such students should consult with the department chair. Students receiving an exemption but not credit equivalency can complete the major with 4 to 8 fewer total credits.
II. Electives (8 Credits)
Students must complete two additional courses, at least one of which must include a lab (indicated by *), selected from the following: