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.