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
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 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 Mechanics 4 cr
PHYS 251 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 cr
TOTAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 60 cr
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
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
One upper-level chemistry elective 3 cr (Excluding seminars and core curriculum courses)
TOTAL CHEMISTRY MINOR REQUIREMENTS 23 cr
BIOL 50 Introduction to Biology I: Cells 4 cr
BIOL 360 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOL 361 Advanced Biochemistry 3 cr
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 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 Mechanics 4 cr
PHYS 251 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 cr
TOTAL CONCENTRATION BIOCHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS 60 cr
If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Dehner, Chemistry Department Chair. Carolyn.Dehner@mcla.edu or 413-662-5177.
