Chemistry - Honors Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 55 units | ||
| 3.40 cumulative UWW GPA and 3.40 GPA in major requirements. | ||
| 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 455 | ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 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 4 units of the following: | 4 | |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| Select 2 units of the following: | 2 | |
| SENIOR HONORS THESIS | ||
| Total Units | 55 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements | ||
| MATH 253 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 254 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| MATH 255 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
| PHYSCS 180 | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I | 5 |
| PHYSCS 181 | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | 5 |
| Total Units | 23 | |
Milestones:
Chemistry Exit Interview
Written thesis and oral defense at the end of the Senior Honors Thesis
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 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 253 | 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 |
| CHEM 498R | 1 | CHEM 480 | 4 |
| MATH 255 | 4 | CHEM 498R | 1 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Requirement (DV) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 455 | 3 | CHEM 488 | 2 |
| CHEM 454 | 4 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| CHEM 484 | 1 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 498R | 2 | General Education Elective | 2-3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Additional electives to reach 120 (if needed) | 3-5 |
| 13 | 13-16 | ||
| Total Units: 120-123 | |||
The curriculum in the chemistry major is somewhat flexible in that there are some required sequences and it allows students to move through other coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new student could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a chemistry degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual degree audit for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT sub-
scores. 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 (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
Opportunities: 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.
Notes: By completing the requirements of the Chemistry major, students complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. There are two different options for the two-semester physics sequence: Physics 140 Principles of Physics I and 141 Principles of Physics II (algebra-based) and Physics 180 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and 181 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (calculus-based). Your advisor can assist you in determining which sequence will be most appropriate for you based upon your future goals.
Opportunities: Undergraduate research is required as part of the chemistry honors program and is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid
Notes: Many students in this major elect to complete a Mathematics minor though no minor is required. In addition to the math courses required in this major, students complete Math 280 or 355, and six credits of math electives to complete the Mathematics minor.
Opportunities: An internship is not required for the chemistry major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an ex-periential learning opportunity that 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. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school oppor-tunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition.
Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.