Chemistry - Professional ACS Approved Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major - 49-50 units 1, 2 | ||
| 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 260 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| 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 454 | BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES | 3 |
| CHEM 470 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
| CHEM 471 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | 1 |
| CHEM 480 | INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS | 4 |
| CHEM 484 | TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
| Select one from: | 3-4 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CHEMISTRY | ||
| ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | ||
| ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| Total Units | 49-50 | |
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Milestones: Periodic Assessment Tests, Exit Interview, and Major Field Test required
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No minor is required for this major
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements - 24 units | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| MATH 253 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 254 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| PHYSCS 140 & PHYSCS 141 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | 10 |
| or PHYSCS 180 & PHYSCS 181 | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
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 120 or 140 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| MATH 2533 | 5 | MATH 254 | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | 3 | CHEM 252 | 3 |
| CHEM 261 | 2 | CHEM 262 | 2 |
| PHYSCS 140 or 180 | 5 | PHYSCS 141 or 181 | 5 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 352 | 5 | CHEM 260 | 4 |
| CHEM 370 | 3 | CHEM 371 | 3 |
| CHEM 470 | 1 | CHEM 471 | 1 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 480 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 141 | 5 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 270, 455, 456, or 460 | 3-4 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| CHEM 454 | 3 | Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 |
| CHEM 484 | 1 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 | Electives to total 20 (if needed) | 6 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic diversity Requirement (DV) | 3 | ||
| 13-14 | 15 | ||
| Total Units: 121-122 | |||
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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 does not require a minor. Though a minor is not required, 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.