Core Courses

For all degrees and programs in the department of physical sciences, a basic core of courses is required. After these foundational courses, the student is then free to choose from a variety of courses to fit their specific academic plan and career goals. The department offers a BS degree in chemistry, a BS degree in chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry, and programs for students interested in environmental chemistry, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy and pre-veterinary specializations.

The core courses consist of the following:

CHE 111/111L General Chemistry I 4
CHE 112/112L General Chemistry II 4
CHE 343/343L Organic Chemistry I 4
CHE 344/344L Organic Chemistry II 4
PHY 201/201L or 211/211L Physics I 4
PHY 202/202L or 212/212L Physics II 4
MAT 211 Calculus I 4
TOTAL
 28