A student may complete only one of the majors listed in the Department of Chemistry.

The major in chemistry leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of 44 credits as follows:

0. CHEM 111, 112, 242, 243, 250, 341; PHYS 111, 112, 113, 114
0. One course from each of the following two groups:
   CHEM 241 or 241S
   CHEM 260 or 261
0. Six additional credits chosen from biology, chemistry (numbered 200 or above), geology or physics (numbered 200 or above)
0. Completion of the Major Field Test in Chemistry.

Additional courses required as prerequisites for completion of the above include MATH 101 and 102, or their equivalents.

The major in chemistry leading to a Bachelor of Science degree requires completion of at least 52 credits in the sciences and mathematics including the following:

0. CHEM 111, 112, 242, 243, 250, 262, 266, 341; MATH 221; PHYS 111, 112, 113, 114
0. One course from each of the following two groups:
   CHEM 241 or 241S
   CHEM 260 or 261
0. Two courses chosen from CHEM 311, 345, 347, 350, and 365
0. Completion of the Major Field Test in Chemistry.

MATH 221 must be completed by the end of the sophomore year; CHEM 262 must be completed by the end of the junior year. MATH 222 is recommended. Additional courses required as prerequisites for completion of the above include MATH 101 and 102, or their equivalents.

The major in biochemistry leading to a Bachelor of Science degree requires completion of 57 credits as follows:

0. BIOL 111 and 113; CHEM 111, 112, 241 or 241S, 242, 243, 250, 260, 341, 342, 343, 344; MATH 101 and 102; PHYS 111, 112, 113, 114
0. Two additional courses totaling at least four credits chosen from the following. Only one 400-level course may count toward the major.
   BIOL 220, 221, 225, 301, 310, 320, 350, and when the topic is appropriate and approved by the chemistry department head, BIOL 295, 395, 396, 422 or 423
   CHEM 262, 311, 345, and when the topic is appropriate and approved by the chemistry department head, CHEM 295, 297, 298, 401, 402, 403, 421, 422 or 423
   NEUR 395, 422 or 423, when the topic is appropriate and approved by the chemistry department head
0. Completion of the Major Field Test in Chemistry.

The major in chemistry leading to a specialized Bachelor of Science with Special Attainments in Chemistry degree certified by the American Chemical Society requires completion of 60 credits as follows:

0. CHEM 111, 112, 241 or 241S, 242, 243, 250, 261, 262, 266, 267, 311, 341, 350, 471. These courses must be completed with a 2.000 grade-point average or higher.
0. Mathematics 221, 222
0. Physics 111, 112, 113, 114
0. Completion of the Major Field Test in Chemistry.

Students pursuing this degree must complete six credits in English (usually covered by the general education requirements in composition and literature). Mathematics 221 and Physics 112 and 114 must be completed by the end of the sophomore year; CHEM 262 must be completed by the end of the junior year. Additional advanced courses in chemistry and Mathematics 332 are highly recommended in preparation for graduate school. Additional courses required as prerequisites for completion of the above include Mathematics 101 and 102, or their equivalents.

The major in chemistry-engineering leading to a Bachelor of Science degree is designed for students interested in the field of chemical engineering. The requirements are described under Engineering.

HONORS: An Honors Program in chemistry and biochemistry is offered for qualified students; see department head for details.