Chemistry - Liberal Arts Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 35 units | ||
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 184 | NEW CHEMIST SEMINAR | 1 |
| CHEM 251 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | 3 |
| CHEM 252 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II | 3 |
| CHEM 261 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
| CHEM 262 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY - INTERMEDIATE | 2 |
| CHEM 352 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 5 |
| CHEM 370 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| CHEM 371 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | 3 |
| CHEM 470 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
| CHEM 471 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | 1 |
| CHEM 484 | TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
| Total Units | 35 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements | ||
| MATH 253 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 254 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
An approved minor is required for the major.
Milestones: Chemistry Exit Interview
Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| CHEM 184 | 1 | CORE 140 or 120 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| MATH 253 | 5 | MATH 254 | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | 3 | CHEM 252 | 3 |
| CHEM 261 | 2 | CHEM 262 | 2 |
| CHEM 352 | 5 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| Minor Course3 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 370 | 3 | CHEM 371 | 3 |
| CHEM 470 | 1 | CHEM 471 | 1 |
| PHYSCS 140 or 180 | 5 | PHYSCS 141 or 181 | 5 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 484 | 1 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diverstiy (DV) Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 6 |
| 13 | 18 | ||
| Total Units: 120 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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By completing the requirements of the Chemistry major, students complete the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree requirements. This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
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This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
Many students in this major elect to complete a Mathematics minor. In addtion to the math courses required in this major, students complete Math 255, 280, or 355, and six credits of math electives to complete the Mathematics minor.
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume.
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.