Chemistry Major

Major Requirements

The major in chemistry requires the following courses:

1. CHEM 014L JS - Basic Principles of Chemistry -CHEM 015L JS - Basic Principles of Chemistry , or
   CHEM 029L JS - Accelerated General Chemistry 
2. PHYS 033L JS - Principles of Physics -PHYS 034L JS - Principles of Physics , or
   PHYS 030L JS - General Physics -PHYS 031L JS - General Physics 
   (with permission of adviser)
3. CHEM 116L JS - Organic Chemistry -CHEM 117L JS - Organic Chemistry 
4. CHEM 121 JS - Principles of Physical Chemistry -CHEM 122 JS - Principles of Physical Chemistry 
5. CHEM 126L JS - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry -CHEM 127L JS - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry 
6. CHEM 128 JS - Inorganic Chemistry 
7. BIOL 177 JS - Biochemistry /CHEM 177 JS - Biochemistry 
8. Elective: one advanced elective course (or two one-half credit courses) in chemistry, molecular biology, or interdisciplinary electives involving chemical concepts of techniques, chosen in consultation with the chemistry faculty
9. Senior Thesis: chemistry majors must complete a one- or two-semester thesis in chemistry. For further information, see Senior Thesis in Science .

Special Option for Chemistry Majors

Learning Goals of the Program in Chemistry

The objectives for the major in chemistry are to prepare students for:

1. Graduate school
2. Medical school
3. Chemical/biotech industry
4. STEM teaching
5. Management consulting/investment banking.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Program in Chemistry

Students majoring in chemistry will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of chemistry, physics and math to solve chemical problems;
2. Breadth of knowledge in analytical, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic and bio-Chemistry;
3. Identify, formulate and solve complex problems;
4. Design and conduct experiments;
5. Mastery of techniques and skills;
6. Communicate results and findings.