Dec 31, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Major, BS (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.

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


Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 128 * 4 MATH 119  or Math ACT score of 25 or higher
ENGL 101 * (or equivalent) 3  
Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3  
MATH 141 * or MATH 147 * 4  
Term 2
CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 138 * 4 CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 128 *
ENGL 102 * (or equivalent) 3 ENGL 101 *
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3 MATH 130 MATH 131 , or Math ACT score of 28 or higher
MATH 132 *, MATH 142 * or MATH 148 * 4  
Oral Communication  Elective* 3  
Term 3
2Cognitive elective requirement 3 CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 138 *
CHEM 260  (Foundation Course) 3 MATH 132 * or MATH 141 *
CHEM 210  (Foundation Course) 3 ENGL 102 *
Foundation Lab (must complete 4 of 5 from CHEM 219 , CHEM 269 , CHEM 339 , CHEM 379 , CHEM 389 ) or PHYS 221 * 1  
PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137 * or PHYS 221 * 4-5  
Term 4
An additional foundation lecture course (CHEM 330  or CHEM 370  or CHEM 380 ) 3 CHEM 210  or CHEM 260  with grade of C or better
Foundation Lab (must complete 4 of 5 from CHEM 219 , CHEM 269 , CHEM 339 , CHEM 379 , CHEM 389 ) 1 Complete CHEM 219  or CHEM 269  with a grade of C or better
CHEM 306 * 3 MATH 142 *
PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 * or PHYS 222 * 4-5  
Non-U.S. History* 3  
Social Sciences  Elective* 3  
Term 5
Complete remaining foundation lectures 6 Complete 3 of 5 Foundation Lecture courses with grades of C or better
Complete remaining foundation labs 2 Complete 2 of 5 Foundation Lab courses with grades of C or better
Social Sciences  Elective* 3 CHEM 306 *
Arts and Humanities  Lit/Phil/Rel Thought * 3 PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137 * or PHYS 221 *
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3  
Term 6
Complete an In-depth Chemistry lecture course (CHEM 311 , CHEM 360 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 , BCMB 401 ) 3 Complete 4 of 5 Foundation courses with grades of C or better
Arts and Humanities  Elective* 3 Complete 4 of 5 Foundation lab requirement with grade of C or better
Complete 1 of 2 advanced laboratories (CHEM 449 * or CHEM 459 *) 2 PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 * or PHYS 222 *
Global Citizenship – US  Elective* 3  
Written Communication  Elective* 3  
Term 7
Complete an In-depth Chemistry lecture course (CHEM 311 , CHEM 360 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 , BCMB 401 ) 3 No milestones
Chemistry Elective 3  
Connections 6  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3  
Term 8
Chemistry Elective 3 No milestones
1Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 6  
Connections 3  
TOTAL (minimum) 120  
1 All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
2 Cognitive electives to the major include MATH 241  or MATH 247 ; MATH 251  or MATH 257 ; BIOL 150 * or BIOL 158 ; STAT 251 .
3 The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core Requirement  as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core Requirement  using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .