Chemistry Major
The major course requirements are:
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
- MAT-152 Calculus II (3 cr)
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-401 Chemical Dynamics & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-420 Inorganic Chemistry & Laboratory (4 cr)
or
CHE-352 Analytical Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr) - PHY-313 Thermal Physics (3 cr)
- PHY-400 Quantum Physics (2-3 cr)
- CHE-494 Independent Study (1-3 cr)
or
CHE-395 Chemistry Research (1-3 cr) / CHE-495 Chemistry Research (1-3 cr)
Students preparing for graduate work in chemistry are strongly advised to complete courses in addition to those required for the major (e.g., CHE-412, CHE-420 or CHE-451, MAT-112 and mathematics through MAT-352, Differential Equations, if possible).
Student Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing a major/minor in chemistry, a student will be able to:
- Understand the major historical developments in chemistry and physics
- Make calculations based on fundamental chemical laws
- Explain the chemical laws using a variety of chemical theories
- Know fundamental descriptive inorganic, analytical and organic chemistry
- Apply principles of kinetics, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics
- Use modern instruments of spectroscopy, chromatography and electrochemistry
- Plan and execute experiments through the use of the chemical literature
- Keep legible and complete experimental records
- Anticipate, recognize and respond properly to chemical hazards
- Analyze data statistically and assess reliability of results
- Interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions
- Communicate effectively through oral and written reports