Program Details

chem beakerCHEMISTRY MAJOR PROGRAM

Students graduating with a major in chemistry will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and theories in analytical, organic, physical chemistry, inorganic, and biochemistry
  • Apply chemical principles through problem solving and laboratory experimentation
  • Demonstrate competency in use of various laboratory Instruments

Major requirements:

  • BIOL 150 Introduction to Biology I: Cells (4 cr)

  • BIOL 360 Biochemistry (3 cr)

  • CHEM 150 Introduction to Chemistry I (4 cr)

  • CHEM 152 Introduction to Chemistry II (4 cr)

  • CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)

  • CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)

  • CHEM 250 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)

  • CHEM 301 Physical Chemistry I (3 cr)

  • CHEM 302 Physical Chemistry II (3 cr)

  • CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry (4 cr)

  • CHEM 401 Advanced Laboratory (3 cr)

  • CHEM 410 Instrumental Methods in Chemistry (3 cr)

  • CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar (1 cr)

  • MATH 150 Precalculus (3 cr)

  • MATH 220 Calculus I (3 cr)

  • MATH 320 Calculus II (3 cr)

  • PHYS 151 Introduction to Mechanics (4 cr)

  • PHYS 251 Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism (4 cr)

TOTAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 60 cr

1 Optional if student places into MATH 220.


MINOR PROGRAM

Students graduating with a minor in Chemistry will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and theories in analytical, organic and one of the following sub areas: inorganic, biochemistry or physical chemistry 
  • Apply chemical principles through problem solving and laboratory experimentation
  • Demonstrate competency in use of basic laboratory

Minor requirements:

  • CHEM 150 Introduction to Chemistry I 4 cr
  • CHEM 152 Introduction to Chemistry II 4 cr
  • CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
  • CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II 4 cr
  • CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 4 cr

Select one upper level chemistry elective (excluding seminars and core curriculum courses) 3cr

TOTAL CHEMISTRY MINOR REQUIREMENTS 23 cr

CONCENTRATION IN BIOCHEMISTRY

Students graduating with a major in Chemistry will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and theories in analytical, organic, physical chemistry, inorganic, and biochemistry
  • Apply chemical principles through problem solving and laboratory experimentation
  • Demonstrate competency in use of sophisticated laboratory instruments3
  • Students with a Concentration in Biochemistry will also design, implement, and analyze biochemical experiments involving nucleic acids and proteins

Biochem requirements:

  • BIOL 150 Introduction to Biology I: Cells (4 cr)

  • BIOL 360 Biochemistry (3 cr)

  • BIOL 361 Advanced Biochemistry 3 or BIOL 361H Honors: Advanced Biochemistry

  • BIOL 410 Biotechniques (4 cr)

  • CHEM 150 Introduction to Chemistry I (4 cr)

  • CHEM 152 Introduction to Chemistry II (4 cr)

  • CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)

  • CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)

  • CHEM 250 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)

  • CHEM 301 Physical Chemistry I (3 cr)

  • CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry (4 cr)

  • CHEM 410 Instrumental Methods in Chemistry (3 cr)

  • CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar (1 cr)

  • MATH 150 Precalculus ¹(3 cr)

  • MATH 220 Calculus I (3 cr)

  • MATH 320 Calculus II (3 cr)

  • PHYS 151 Introduction to Mechanics (4 cr)

  • PHYS 251 Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism (4 cr)
    Total Credits: 61

1 Optional if student places into MATH 220.

TOTAL CONCENTRATION BIOCHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS 61 cr

 If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rob Harris, Chemistry Department Chair. robert.harris@mcla.edu or 413-662-5451.