Chemistry, B.S. Suggested 4-year Plan

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This is a sample academic plan only and is not meant to replace regular academic advising.

This plan is flexible, and can be changed to accommodate Study Abroad, a second major and/or minor, or AP/IB credits. Students should work with a program advisor to develop a plan that meets their specific needs.

Minimum of 120 credits required to graduate, 42 must be upper division.

Year 1

fall semester (11 credits)
FFC 100 - First-Year Foundations 3 credits (Grand Challenges in Science and Technology)
MATH 115 - Accelerated Calculus Part I: Differentiation and Integration 4 credits *
CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I 3 credits **
CHEM 140L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
spring semester (10 credits)
CHEM 100 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Career Paths 1 credit
MATH 116 - Accelerated Calculus Part II: Series, Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus 4 credits *
CHEM 150 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 150L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
SCI 150 - Grand Challenges in Science I 1 credit

Year 2

fall semester (8 credits)
SCI 200 - Grand Challenges in Science II 1 credit
MATH 215 - Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 3 credits
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
spring semester (9 credits)
PHYS 101 - General Physics I 3 credits **
PHYS 101L - Lab-General Physics I 1 credit
SCI 250 - Grand Challenges in Science III 1 credit
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit

Year 3

fall semester (11-12 credits)
PHYS 102 - General Physics II 3 credits
PHYS 102L - Lab-General Physics II 1 credit
CHEM 310 - Analytical Chemistry I, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
upper-division elective 3-4 credits
spring semester (11-12 credits)
CHEM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
CHEM 411 - Analytical Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
upper-division elective 3-4 credits

Year 4

fall semester (8 credits)
BCHM 335 - Biochemistry I-Biomolecules, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
CHEM 340 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits ***
capstone
spring semester (7-8 credits)
CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry-Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits ***
upper-division elective 3-4 credits
capstone
*The accelerated MATH 115 , MATH 116  sequence is recommended for strong mathematics students with a calculus background but students can substitute the MATH 110 , MATH 111 , MATH 210  sequence is they choose.

**Students applying AP or IB test scores to waive CHEM 140 /CHEM 140L  or PHYS 101  should note that these courses may need to be taken at a college/university to fulfill the requirements for medical school and/or other graduate programs. May begin PHYS 101  spring first year if MATH 115  (or MATH 110 ) completed. Take PHYS 102  fall second year.

***CHEM 340  and CHEM 441  are independent courses and may be taken in any sequence.