Dec 31, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 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.

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 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 132 *, MATH 141 * or MATH 147  4  
Term 2
CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 138  4 CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 
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 142 * or MATH 148  4  
Social Sciences  Elective* 3  
Term 3
CHEM 260  (Foundation Course) 3 CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 *
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  
Oral Communications  Elective* 3  
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 better
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 better
CHEM 306 * 3 MATH 142 *
MATH 241   4 PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137 *
PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 *   4-5  
Non-U.S. History* 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 CHEM 306 *, MATH 241  
Social Sciences  Elective* 3 PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 *
Arts and Humanities  Lit/Phil/Rel Thought * 3  
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3  
Term 6
Complete 1 of 4 In-depth Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 311 , CHEM 360 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470 ) 3 Complete all Foundation lecture courses with grades of C or better
Complete 1 of 3 advanced laboratories (CHEM 449 *, CHEM 459 *, BCMB 419 *)  2 Complete Foundation lab courses with grades of C or better
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 better
Written Communication  Elective* 3  
Global Citizenship – US  Elective* 3  
Connections 3  
Term 7
Complete 2 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 *, 2BCMB 419 *)  2  
Complete CHEM 490  or BCMB 401   3-4  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 4  
Arts and Humanities  Elective * 3  
Term 8
Complete 3 of 4 In-depth Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 311 CHEM 360 , CHEM 430 , CHEM 470  3 Complete CHEM 400  (or CHEM 408 )
CHEM 400  or CHEM 408   2-3  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3-5  
Connections 6  
TOTAL (minimum) 120-125  
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .
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 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.