Chemistry BA Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Chemistry. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Chemistry

120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.

Credits for Major in Chemistry

63
To qualify as a major, 53 credits are required. 37 credits are required in chemistry, 8 credits in mathematics and 8 in physics. Additionally, up to 12 credits may be taken in a foreign language.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Chemistry

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.

First Year

Course Credits
CHE 0106-111
General Chemistry I
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 4 credits
MTH 0144-141¹
Calculus I
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 4 credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General Education Requirement		 4 credits
Information Literacy Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
CHE 0106-193
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 0.5 credits
15.5 credits

¹To register, student must have earned a grade of ‘C’ or higher in MTH 140 or pass a dept exam.

Course Credits
CHE 0106-112
General Chemistry II
BA Chemistry/General Education  Requirement		 4 credits
MTH 0144-142
Calculus II
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 4 credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General  Education Requirement		 3 credits
Social Sciences Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
CHE 0106-181
Safety in the Lab
BA Chemistry Requirement		 3 credits
CHE 0106-194
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 0.5 credits
15.5 credits

Second Year

Course Credits
CHE 0106-251
Organic Chemistry I
BA Chemistry Requirement		 3 credits
CHE 0106-253
Organic Chemistry I Lab
BA Chemistry Requirement		 2 credits
CHE 0106-265
Quantitative Analysis Lecture
BA Chemistry Requirement		 3 credits
CHE 0106-267
Quantitative Analysis Lab
BA Chemistry Requirement		 2 credits
CHE 0106-293
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 0.5 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level I²
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 3 credits
13.5 credits

²Students may elect to sit for language competency exam.

Course Credits
PHY 0156-114
Physics for Science Majors II
BA Physics/General Education Requirement		 4 credits
MTH 0144-142
Calculus II
BA Physics/General Education Requirement		 4 credits
Social Sciences Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
POL 0158-102
Introduction to Politics
General Education Requirements		 3 credits
ECA 0203-111/112
Select 1 course from above
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
 17 credirs

Third Year

Course Credits
CHE 0106-321
Physical Chemistry I
BA Chemistry Requirement		 3 credits
PHY 0156-113
Physics for Science Majors I
BA Chemistry Requirement		 4 credits
CHE 0106-393
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 0.5 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level III
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 3 credits
Arts Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
16.5 credits
Course Credits
CHE 0106-323
Physical Chemistry I Lab
BA Chemistry Requirement		 2 credits
PHY 0156-114
Physics for Science Majors II
BA Chemistry Requirement		 4 credits
CHE 0106-394
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 0.5 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level IV
BA Chemistry/General Education Requirement		 3 credits
Arts Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
15.5 credits
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Fourth Year

Course Credits
CHE 0106-493
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 1 credits
Communication Elective
Select 1 course: Written
General Education Requirement		 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
16 credits
Course Credits
CHE 0106-494
Research Seminars in Chemistry
BA Chemistry Requirement		 1 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
13 credits
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