2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Major Area of Emphasis
Choose one area of emphasis to complete. Then if you’d like to add another, students are encouraged to explore multiple emphases based on their interests and goals.
- ACS Certified Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering Chemistry
- Food Chemistry
- General Chemistry
- Process Engineering Chemistry
American Chemical Society Certified Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 33-36 | |
| Required: | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 32 | |
| Required: | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Research | ||
| Choose 3 credits: | 3 | |
| Project/Research Assistantship | ||
| Supervised Research in Chemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 68-71 | |
- 1
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Biochemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 33-36 | |
| Required: | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Writing Comptency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 23 | |
| Required: | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 4 Credits* | 4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 4 Credits | 4 | |
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Choose 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Total Credits | 67-70 | |
- 1
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- *
Students completing a double emphasis with either the ACS or General Chemistry emphasis are required to take Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Students in all other Chemistry emphases should take Biophysical Chemistry whenever possible.
Environmental Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 37-40 | |
| Required: | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 23 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Environmental Fate and Transport | ||
| Aqueous Geochemistry | ||
| Choose 4 Credits* | 4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 4 Credits | 4 | |
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Water and Waste Water Treatment | ||
| Hazardous and Toxic Materials | ||
| Stable Isotopes in the Environment | ||
| Total Credits | 68-71 | |
1 May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
* Students completing a double emphasis with either the ACS or General Chemistry emphasis are required to take Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Students in all other Chemistry emphases should take Biophysical Chemistry whenever possible.
Environmental Engineering Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 35-38 | |
| Required: | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Water and Waste Water | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 22 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Advanced Water and Waste Water Treatment | ||
| Solid Waste Management | ||
| Choose 4 Credits* | 4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 4 Credits | 4 | |
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 3 credits | 3 | |
| Solar and Alternate Energy Systems | ||
| Sustainable Agricultural Management | ||
| Atmospheric Pollution and Abatement | ||
| Total Credits | 68-71 | |
*Students completing a double emphasis with either the ACS or General Chemistry emphasis are required to take Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Students in all other Chemistry emphases should take Biophysical Chemistry whenever possible.
- 1
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Food Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 37-40 | |
| Required: | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Science of Food Preparation | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 27 | |
| Principles of Microbiology and Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Quantity Food Production and Service | ||
| Choose 4 Credits* | 4 | |
| Biophysical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Choose 4 Credits | 4 | |
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 72-75 | |
1 May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
* Students completing a double emphasis with either ACS or General Chemistry are required to take Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Students in all other Chemistry emphases should take Biophysical Chemistry whenever possible.
General Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 29-32 | |
| Required: | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 24 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Choose 4 Credits | 4 | |
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 57-60 | |
- 1
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Process Engineering Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 41-44 | |
| Required: | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
or MATH 203 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
or PHYSICS 202 | Principles of Physics II | |
| Introductory Physics Lab I | ||
| Introductory Physics Lab II | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||
| Programming for Engineers | ||
| Basic and Green Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Scientific Writing 1 | ||
| Upper Level Courses | ||
| Core Courses | 20 | |
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Choose 4 Credits* | 4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Choose 3-4 Credits | 3-4 | |
| Structure of Matter and Structure of Matter Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Electrical and Electronic Circuits | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Credits | 68-72 | |
1 May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
* Students completing a double major with either the ACS or General Chemistry emphasis are required to take Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Students in all other Chemistry emphases should take Biophysical Chemistry when possible.
**Students are encouraged to consider CHEM 456 (Supervised Research) and/or CHEM 496 (Research Assistantship) as options for some elective credit requirements.