2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Jun 17, 2026

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Chemistry, BS

Requirements for the Major

Typical Program

An example of a typical program of courses is as follows:

First Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

Junior Year

Fall Term

CH 311 - Physical Chemistry I
CH 315 - Physical Chemistry Lab I
CH 406 - Organic Synthesis
PL 200-level or TH 200-Level Course
EN 200-level or HS 200-level course
Elective

Spring Term

CH 312 - Physical Chemistry II
CH 316 - Physical Chemistry Lab II
Social Science Core
Elective
Elective
Elective

Senior Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

CH 410 - Instrumental Methods
CH 411 - Instrumental Methods Lab
CH 490 - Social Justice Chemistry Seminar
CH/MA/PH Elective (300-level or higher)
Social Science Core
Elective*

Key:

* Students planning to attend medical or dental school may substitute BL 150 , BL 152 , or another elective.

Notes:

Chemistry electives include CH 310 , CH 420 , CH 432 /CH 434 CH 440 , and CH 441 . CH 420 may be used to fulfill the CH/MA/PH elective for the chemistry major if it is completed as a 3-credit course. Further research credits will count as free electives.
Students must complete the Diversity-Justice requirement by completing two Diversity-Justice designated courses anywhere in their curriculum (see Diversity-Justice Requirement under Curriculum and Policies).