Chemistry

Courses

The chemistry department offers a strong foundation in concepts and laboratory skills needed for successful careers in chemistry, biochemistry, materials engineering or the health professions.  Take a look at our current course offerings or look at the list below of courses taken by most chemistry and biochemistry majors.

• General chemistry
• Organic chemistry I and II
• Analytical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Physical chemistry I and II
• Biochemistry
• Advanced organic chemistry*
• Introduction to instrumental analysis*
• Advanced inorganic chemistry*
• Advanced physical chemistry*
• Research*

* Required for American Chemical Society certification.

Sample Schedule

Option I
Freshman year

• General chemistry
• Calculus and analytic geometry I and II
• Introduction to cells
• Organic chemistry I
• Core courses and/or electives

Sophomore year

• Organic chemistry II
• General physics I and II
• Analytical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Physical chemistry I
• Core courses and/or electives

Junior year

• Physical chemistry II
• Biochemistry
• Advanced electives

Senior Year

• Study abroad
• Advanced electives
• Core courses and/or electives

Option II
Freshman year

• Chemistry in context
• Introduction to cells
• General chemistry
• Core courses and/or electives

Sophomore year

• Analytical chemistry
• Calculus and analytic geometry I and II
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry I
• Core courses and/or electives

Junior year

• Organic chemistry II
• General physics I and II
• Physical chemistry I
• Core courses and/or electives

Senior Year

• Physical chemistry II
• Biochemistry
• Advanced electives