Chemistry

Jack Hedstrom (department head)

The program of instruction offered by the chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training.

Required for a major: CHEM 151, 152, 202, 241, 242, 361, 365, 490, 490L (CHEM 201 may be substituted for CHEM 151 and CHEM 152). Additionally, students must complete eight hours, including at least two hours from three of the following four categories:

Biochemistry: 301

Physical Chemistry: 351, 362, 366

Chemical Analysis: 344, 345

Inorganic Chemistry: 379, 472, 473, 474

In addition, one year of calculus (MATH 151 and MATH 152) and a year of physics (CHEM 151 and CHEM 152, or CHEM 181 and CHEM 182) are required for the major. Students considering going on to a graduate program in chemistry should consider taking additional courses beyond the minimum listed above. Students interested in teaching should see the education department for secondary education minor requirements.

(ACS Certified) Students wishing to be certified by the American Chemical Society should complete the requirements for the major, plus all of the following courses: CHEM 301, 344, 345, 351, 362, 366, 472, 473, 474.

Required for a minor: CHEM 151, 152, 202, 241, (CHEM 201 may be taken in place of CHEM 151 and CHEM 152), and four hours of chemistry in courses numbered above 300.

Writing Requirement: CHEM 242 is designated to fulfill the writing requirement and includes two writing projects.

Students interested in teaching should see the educations department for secondary education minor requirements.