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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Major, BS, ACS Certified (uTrack Requirements)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students who first entered Fall 2013 or later. uTrack does not apply to transfer students who entered prior to Fall 2015.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Requirements for Chemistry Major, BS, ACS Certified


Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
CHEM 120 * or CHEM 128  4 MATH 119  or Math ACT score of 25 or higher
ENGL 101 * (or equivalent) 3  
1Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3  
MATH 132 *, MATH 141 * or MATH 147  4  
Term 2
CHEM 130 * or CHEM 138  4 CHEM 120 
ENGL 102 * (or equivalent) 3 ENGL 101 
1Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3 MATH 130 , MATH 131 , or Math ACT score of 28 or higher
MATH 142 * or MATH 148  4  
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 3  
Term 3
CHEM 260  (Foundation Course) 3 CHEM 130 
CHEM 210  (Foundation Course) 3 MATH 132 * or MATH 141 
Foundation Labs CHEM 219  and CHEM 269   2 ENGL 102 
PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137  4-5
 
Term 4
An additional Foundation lecture course (CHEM 330  or CHEM 370  or CHEM 380 ) 3 CHEM 210  and CHEM 260  with grade of C or higher
An additional Foundation lab (must complete all CHEM 219 , CHEM 269 , CHEM 339 , CHEM 379 , CHEM 389  1 CHEM 219  and CHEM 269  with grade of C or higher
CHEM 360   3 MATH 142 *
CHEM 306   3 PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137 *
MATH 241   4  
PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 *   4-5  
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 6  
Term 5
Complete remaining Foundation lectures 6 Complete 3 of 5 Foundation lecture courses with grades of C or higher
Complete remaining Foundation labs 2 Complete CHEM 306 , MATH 241  
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 9 PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 *
Term 6
Complete 2 of 3 In-depth Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 311 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 ) 6 Complete all Foundation lecture courses with grades of C or higher
Complete 1 of 3 advanced laboratories (CHEM 449 *, CHEM 459 *, BCMB 419  1 Complete Foundation lab courses with grades of C or higher
CHEM 300   1 Complete one of the following classes, CHEM 311 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 , CHEM 490 , or BCMB 401  with grade of C or higher
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 6  
4Connections 3  
Term 7
Complete 3 of 4 In-depth Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 311 , CHEM 360 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 ) 3 Complete CHEM 300  
Complete 2 of 3 advanced laboratories (CHEM 449 *, CHEM 459 *, BCMB 419  2  
Complete CHEM 490  or BCMB 401   3-4  
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 6  
Term 8
Complete 2 of 3 In-depth Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 311 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470  6 Complete CHEM 400  (or CHEM 408 )
CHEM 400  or CHEM 408   2-3  
Arts and Sciences Elective Requirements 5  
TOTAL (minimum) 120  

*Meets University General Education Requirement .