Chemistry Major

Courses required for the major are:

• CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (3 Cr.)

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• CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry I: Laboratory (1 Cr.) or
• CHE 112H - Chemical Principles: Honors Laboratory (2 Cr.)

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• CHE 151 - Principles of Chemistry II: Lecture (3 Cr.)

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• CHE 152 - Principles of Chemistry II: Laboratory (1 Cr.) or
• CHE 152H - Principles of Chemistry II: Honors Laboratory (2 Cr.)

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• CHE 230 - Organic Chemistry I (4 Cr.)
• CHE 235 - Organic Chemistry II (4 Cr.)

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• CHE 265 - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I (3 Cr.) or
• CHE 266 - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II (3 Cr.)

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• CHE 265L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I: Laboratory (2 Cr.) or
• CHE 266L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II: Laboratory (2 Cr.)

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• CHE 355 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis (3 Cr.)

The Chemistry Major with ACS Certification

Concentration in Secondary Education With Certification in Chemistry

Students planning to teach chemistry in secondary schools after graduation should consult with the chairs of the Departments of Chemistry and Education as early as possible in their academic careers for certification requirements in education. For certification requirements, see description under the Education Department .

Honors in the Major

Students must complete an ACS certified major with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics required for the major. Students must also receive a grade of A or A- in CHE 395Y.