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Requirements of the Chemistry Major
A bachelor of arts degree with a major in chemistry requires the following courses: CHE 122, 205, 206, 301, 302, 401, 405, 402 or 404 or 406 or 450, two courses in physics (PHY 111 or higher), and at least one course in calculus numbered 200 or higher. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least through MAT 201 (Calculus III). A grade of C- or higher is required in each course in the major. Students working toward a major in chemistry who transfer credit from other schools must satisfactorily complete in residence a minimum of 12 hours in chemistry courses numbered over 200 (and excluding independent study). Tutorials in the Oxbridge Science major may not be used toward a major in chemistry. Courses in chemistry which are more than ten years old will not normally be counted toward the major. Any student majoring in chemistry must complete all requirements for the bachelor of arts degree.
A prospective chemistry major may apply for admission to the major after completing four required courses [CHE 122, CHE 206, one course in calculus numbered 200 or above, and one course in physics (normally PHY 111 or 213)], or the equivalent via transfer, if s/he has a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in the major courses. Pluses and minuses are used in the GPA calculation for admission to the major.
A student preparing for employment in chemistry, for graduate studies, or for teaching in secondary schools is strongly urged to take more than the minimal requirements in chemistry. PHY 213, 214 are also recommended.
Students with a serious interest in the sciences, the health professions, or engineering will normally start the study of chemistry with either CHE 121 or 122. Some students' initial enrollment is in CHE 121, a spring-semester course, which assumes a minimal knowledge of chemistry. However, those with a strong background in chemistry and mathematics are encouraged to consider beginning with CHE 122 in the fall semester. Students planning to major in chemistry or biochemistry are encouraged especially to consider beginning with CHE 122, since it makes the entry into higher-level courses much more efficient.
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