Classes & Curriculum

As a Chemistry Major, you will broaden your knowledge with a combination of required and elective courses. Some of these courses vary, depending on the degree type. Through the coursework, you'll gain exposure to

  • atomic and molecular structure,
  • laboratory procedures,
  • organic spectroscopy and stereochemistry,
  • scientific writing, and
  • thermodynamics.

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

The curriculum for the Chemistry BA includes

  • 12 required chemistry courses,
  • 2 writing-intensive chemistry courses and
  • at least 5 required courses in other scientific disciplines.

Some of the required courses and electives include

  • General Chemical Science,
  • Organic Chemistry and
  • Techniques of Chemical Measurement.

See a full list of requirements for the Chemistry BA.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The curriculum for the Chemistry BS includes

  • at least 2 advanced chemistry courses,
  • 1 advanced chemistry research course and
  • at least 5 required courses in other scientific disciplines.

Some of the required courses and electives include

  • Cell Structure and Function,
  • Cooperative Research,
  • Elementary Classical Physics,
  • Organic Chemistry, and
  • Techniques of Chemical Measurement.

See a full list of requirements for the Chemistry BS.