The American Chemical Society Certified Major in Chemistry/Biochemistry

The department is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to offer a separate approved major in chemistry/biochemistry. The ACS curriculum is widely recognized by graduate schools, industry, etc., to be a high standard of professional education. 

ACS Certified Chemistry/Biochemistry Major Requirements

The following courses in addition to the core requirements must be taken:

BIO 120BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

4

BIO 209CELLS AND MOLECULES

4

BIO 309MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY

4

CHM 202PRINCIPLES OF INORGANIC CHEM

4

CHM 214ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

4

CHM 303BIOCHEMISTRY

4

CHM 304BIOCHEMISTRY

4

CHM 307CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS

4

CHM 309ATOM & MOLE STRUCT/DYNAMICS

4

CHM 401SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS

4

MAT 113CALC C: INTEGRALS AND SERIES

4

MAT 113 or a more advanced calculus course

Two courses from the following:

CHM 395CHEMISTRY SEMINAR SERIES

1

CHM 396CHEMISTRY SEMINAR SERIES

1

CHM 397CHEMISTRY SEMINAR SERIES

1

CHM 398CHEMISTRY SEMINAR SERIES

1

CHM 202 not required for students with credit for CHM 204.

Advisers: B. Branchini and T. Schneider