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The undergraduate program
in Chemistry has been designed to providea balanced education for
those students who plan to pursue professionalcareers in chemistry
or allied areas either immediately after attainmentof the B.S. degree
or after further graduate training. Students completingthe curriculum
recommended by the American Chemical Society may have theirdegrees
certified by that organization. Students preparing to teach inthis
field on the secondary level should consult the School of Educationfor
additional requirements. Chemistry majors are encouraged to developspecific
career objectives while pursuing undergraduate studies. Departmental
advisers will assist students in exploring career possibilities
and indevising a personalized plan of study that will best prepare
them for theircareer goals.
Program Model Recommended Course of Studies
(A student'sprogram of study may be lengthened to the extent that
the student is placedin proficiency mathematics courses and the
English Department Writing Program.See pp. 23-24 of the undergraduate
bulletin.)
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Credits
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Proficiency Courses and Core Curriculum
- see pp. 23-24of bulletin. Must include Chemistry 3, 4, Mathematics
30 and 40
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53-80
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Department Requirements Chemistry
113, 121, 122, 124, 135,136, 153, 154
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8
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Distribution Mathematics 101,
102
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8
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Ancillary Requirements Biology
3-4, Computer Science 10,Physics 31-32
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21
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Electives
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0-14
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Total Credits
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128-141
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First Year
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Chemistry 3
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4
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Chemistry 4
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4
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Biology 3
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4
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Biology 4
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4
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Mathematics 30*
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4
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Mathematics 40
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4
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Speech 3
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3
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Computer Science 10
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3
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Orientation Seminar
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1
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15
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16
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Second Year
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Chemistry 113
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4
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Chemistry 122
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4
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Chemistry 121
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4
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Physics 32
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4
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Physics 31
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4
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English 61-64*
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3
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Philosophy 3
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3
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Philosophy 4 or 5
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3
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History 1
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3
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15
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17
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Third Year
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Chemistry 135
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4
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Chemistry 124
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4
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Mathematics 101
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4
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Chemistry 136
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4
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English 61-64*
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3
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Mathematics 102
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4
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History 2
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3
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Foreign Language 12
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3
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Foreign Language 11
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3
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Art, Dance, or Music 61
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3
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17
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18
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Fourth Year
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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Chemistry 153
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4
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Chemistry 154
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4
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Chemistry 525
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4
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Chemistry 503
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4
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Economics 1 or other
Social Science Core
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3
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Economics 2 or other
Social Science Core
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3
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Electives
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4
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Electives
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4
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The program of study
shown above meets the requirements for American ChemicalSociety
certification. Students preparing to teach chemistry at the
secondary school level shouldconsult with the Education Department
for additional requirements. Various chemistry electives,
e.g., Chemistry 531, 541, 581, 186 and/or187 are suggested for the
senior year. Honors Study (Chemistry 195, 196) is recommended
for students with a cumulativeGPA of 3.00 and GPA of 3.25 in the
major.
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