Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2025-26 Catalog Program: Chemistry

Chemistry

Students must complete all of the following requirements to graduate with a bachelor of arts in this program. Some courses may apply toward multiple requirements.

College Requirements:

Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete all standard college requirements.

Major Requirements:

Total major units: 13.5-14.5, depending on mathematics proficiency

Eight and One-half Units in Chemistry:

Course Name

Term

Completed?

Group Req.

CHEM 101 - Molecular Structure and Properties

CHEM 102 - Chemical Reactivity

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101

CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 and CHEM 102

CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201

CHEM 212 - Inorganic Chemistry

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101, CHEM 102, and CHEM 201

CHEM 311 - Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 and CHEM 102

CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 or CHEM 333. May be taken concurrently.

CHEM 316 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Spectra of Diatomic Molecules

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 311 and CHEM 333. CHEM 333 may be taken concurrently.

CHEM 332 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102, MATH 111, and PHYS 101

CHEM 333 - Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure

Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 and PHYS 101 and PHYS 102

Mathematics Proficiency, Demonstrated by One of the Following:

Course Name

Term

Completed?

Group Req.

MATH 111 - Calculus

Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics

• Departmental waiver of one unit in cases where the student has demonstrated proficiency

Two Units of Physics:

Course Name

Term

Completed?

Group Req.

PHYS 101 - General Physics I

Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or equivalent. MATH 111 may be taken concurrently.

PHYS 102 - General Physics II

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 and MATH 111 or equivalent

One Unit from the Following:

Course Name

Term

Completed?

Group Req.

MATH 112 - Introduction to Analysis

Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or equivalent

MATH 113 - Discrete Structures

Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics

MATH 141 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics

CSCI 121 - Computer Science Fundamentals I

Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics.

A second calculus course covering techniques of integration, sequences, and series. Consult with adviser or department.

Junior Year Requirement:

Junior qualifying examination

Two Units of Thesis:

Course Name

Term

Completed?

Group Req.

CHEM 470 - Thesis

Recommended, but Not Required:

If a student wishes to obtain certification of their program by the American Chemical Society, two units of calculus (MATH 111 and MATH 112, or a second calculus course covering techniques of integration, sequences, and series) and one unit of biochemistry must be included. ACS certification is not required for graduation, but may prove useful for students seeking employment as chemists following graduation.
Students contemplating graduate work in chemistry are encouraged to take CHEM 315 and CHEM 316.
Students with special interests in physical and/or theoretical chemistry should take MATH 112, MATH 201, and MATH 202; PHYS 211, PHYS 231, and PHYS 202; and CHEM 315, CHEM 316, and CHEM 403, and/or CHEM 324 (or independent study in theoretical/computational chemistry), and should consult with an adviser concerning more advanced courses in mathematics and physics.
Students contemplating graduate work in biochemistry or related fields should take CHEM 391, CHEM 392, and CHEM 394, and should consult with an adviser concerning additional courses in biology.
Students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry should take MATH 141.

Notes:

Course Name		Term	Completed?	Group Req.
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2025-26 Catalog Program: Chemistry
Chemistry Students must complete all of the following requirements to graduate with a bachelor of arts in this program. Some courses may apply toward multiple requirements. College Requirements: Degree Requirements Students are required to complete all standard college requirements.
Major Requirements: Total major units: 13.5-14.5, depending on mathematics proficiency
Eight and One-half Units in Chemistry:
CHEM 101 - Molecular Structure and Properties
CHEM 102 - Chemical Reactivity Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 and CHEM 102
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II Prerequisite(s): CHEM 201
CHEM 212 - Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101, CHEM 102, and CHEM 201
CHEM 311 - Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 and CHEM 102

CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHEM 332 or CHEM 333. May be taken concurrently.
OR
CHEM 316 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Spectra of Diatomic Molecules Prerequisite(s): CHEM 311 and CHEM 333. CHEM 333 may be taken concurrently.

CHEM 332 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102, MATH 111, and PHYS 101
CHEM 333 - Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 and PHYS 101 and PHYS 102
Mathematics Proficiency, Demonstrated by One of the Following:
Course Name		Term	Completed?	Group Req.
MATH 111 - Calculus Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics
OR • Departmental waiver of one unit in cases where the student has demonstrated proficiency
Two Units of Physics:
Course Name		Term	Completed?	Group Req.
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or equivalent. MATH 111 may be taken concurrently.
PHYS 102 - General Physics II Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 and MATH 111 or equivalent
One Unit from the Following:
Course Name		Term	Completed?	Group Req.
MATH 112 - Introduction to Analysis Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or equivalent
MATH 113 - Discrete Structures Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics
MATH 141 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics
CSCI 121 - Computer Science Fundamentals I Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics.
A second calculus course covering techniques of integration, sequences, and series. Consult with adviser or department.
Junior Year Requirement: Junior qualifying examination
Two Units of Thesis:
Course Name		Term	Completed?	Group Req.
CHEM 470 - Thesis
Recommended, but Not Required: If a student wishes to obtain certification of their program by the American Chemical Society, two units of calculus (MATH 111 and MATH 112, or a second calculus course covering techniques of integration, sequences, and series) and one unit of biochemistry must be included. ACS certification is not required for graduation, but may prove useful for students seeking employment as chemists following graduation. Students contemplating graduate work in chemistry are encouraged to take CHEM 315 and CHEM 316. Students with special interests in physical and/or theoretical chemistry should take MATH 112, MATH 201, and MATH 202; PHYS 211, PHYS 231, and PHYS 202; and CHEM 315, CHEM 316, and CHEM 403, and/or CHEM 324 (or independent study in theoretical/computational chemistry), and should consult with an adviser concerning more advanced courses in mathematics and physics. Students contemplating graduate work in biochemistry or related fields should take CHEM 391, CHEM 392, and CHEM 394, and should consult with an adviser concerning additional courses in biology. Students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry should take MATH 141.
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