CHEMISTRY 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 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 Mechanics 4 cr
- PHYS 251 Introduction to Electricity and 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
Biochem requirements:
- BIOL 150 Introduction to Biology I: Cells 4 cr
- BIOL 360 Biochemistry 3 cr
- BIOL 361361H 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 Precalculus1 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
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.
