Special curricula; major codes BS3312, BA3312
To major in chemistry and prepare for admission to dental school, you have the option of completing either of two degree programs: one leading to a B.S. and the other to a B.A. degree. Variations on these programs are possible; consult with your advisor. See also the predentistry major listed under Biological Sciences in this section.
B.S. Course Requirements
Freshman| CHEM 1510, 1520 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 15 |
| BIOS 170, 171, 172 | Intro to Zoology | 14 |
| MATH 263 A, B | Calculus | 8 |
| or MATH 163 A, B | Intro to Calculus | 7 |
| English Composition |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Sophomore| CHEM 241, 242 | Quantitative Analysis, Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 305, 306, 307 | Organic Chemistry | 9 |
| CHEM 308, 309 | Organic Lab | 6 |
| PHYS 251, 252, 253 | General Physics | 15 |
| or PHYS 201, 202, 203 | Intro to Physics | 15 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Junior| CHEM 325 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG 305J | Technical Writing | 4 |
| BIOS 325 | General Genetics | 5 |
| BIOS 342, 343 | Intro to Physiology | 6 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Senior| CHEM 476 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 490, 491, 492 | General Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 303 | Comp. Vert. Anatomy | 6 |
| BIOS 321 | General Microbiology | 6 |
| or BIOS 406 | Embryology | 6 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives. Suggested electives: BIOS 407 and 408, and a course in statistics.
B.A. Course Requirements
Freshman
| CHEM 151, 152, 153 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 15 |
| BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173 | Intro to Zoology | 14 |
| MATH 163 A,B | Intro to Calculus | 7 |
| English Composition |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Sophomore| CHEM 241, 242 | Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| CHEM 305, 306, 307 | Organic Chemistry | 9 |
| CHEM 308, 309 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 6 |
| PHYS 201, 202, 203 | Intro to Physics | 15 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Junior| CHEM 325 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG 305J | Technical Writing | 4 |
| BIOS 325 | General Genetics | 5 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Senior| CHEM 376 | Fund. of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 490, 491, 492 | General Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 303 | Comp. Vert. Anatomy | 6 |
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Suggested electives: BIOS 407, 408, and a course in statistics.