In addition to the regular Chemistry Major the department offers a major with an Environmental Chemistry Option and an American Chemical Society Certified Major. The requirements for both are more extensive than for the regular major.

The chemistry major is normally a four year program. Students who are not well prepared in mathematics may find that they must take some summer courses in order to complete the program in four years.

Minors are offered in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry.

Argonne National Laboratories Semester:  A student majoring in biology, chemistry, or physics who shows high potential for scientific research may, with the consent of the chairperson of his or her major department, apply for participation in this program operated by the Central States Universities, Inc.

Chemistry Major Requirements

The major in Chemistry consists of all of the courses in Section A and C, and one course in Section B.

Section A
CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 160 General Chemistry II
CHEM 200 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 240 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 310 Physical Chemistry - Dynamics
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry - Structure
CHEM 370 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 470 Chemistry Seminar
CHEM 480 Chemistry Seminar

Section B
CHEM 490 Problems in Chemistry
CHEM 495 Independent Study

Section C
MATH 181 Calculus I
MATH 182 Calculus II
PHYS 173 Introductory Physics I
PHYS 183 Introductory Physics II

Students planning to be professional chemists are encouraged to take more than the minimum course
work in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. A reading knowledge of a foreign language has a number of important educational benefits and is recommended. German is suggested for students planning advanced study. For more information contact the Chemistry Department Chair at 724-589-2113.

ACS Certified Chemistry Major Requirements

The ACS certified major in Chemistry consists of all of the courses listed above for the Chemistry Major, plus the following:

CHEM 340 Biochemistry
CHEM 400 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 460 Chemical Literature

And one of the following:

CHEM 410 Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 420 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
CHEM 430 Advanced Topics in Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 440 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
CHEM 450 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
CHEM 460 Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry Major Requirements

The major in Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry Option consists of all of the courses in Section A and D, one course in Section B, and two courses in Section C (at least one course from Section C must have a lab component).

Section A
CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 160 General Chemistry II
CHEM 200 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 240 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 310 Physical Chemistry — Dynamics
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry — Structure
CHEM 330 Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 370 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 470 Chemistry Seminar
CHEM 480 Chemistry Seminar
CHEM 430 Advanced Topics Environmental Chemistry

Section B
CHEM 490 Problems in Chemistry
CHEM 495 Independent Study

Section C
ENSC 250 Meteorology & Air Quality Assessment
GEO 150 Earth Systems
GEO 210 Principles of Hydrogeology

ENSC 111 Introduction to Environmental Studies
or
BIO 182 Conservation Biology

Section D
MATH 181 Calculus I
MATH 182 Calculus II
PHYS 173 Introductory Physics I
PHYS 183 Introductory Physics II

Chemistry Minor Requirements

The Chemistry minor consists of all courses in Section A and one course from section B.

Section A
CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 160 General Chemistry II
CHEM 200 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 240 Quantitative Analysis

Section B
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 310 Physical Chemistry-Dynamics
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry-Structure
CHEM 370 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 380 Organic Structural Analysis
CHEM 390 Inorganic Chemistry

Biochemistry Minor Requirements

The Biochemistry minor consists of the following courses:

CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 160 General Chemistry II
BIO 145 Fundamentals of Biology
CHEM 200 Organic Chemistry I
BIOL 322 Genetics
CHEM 340 Biochemistry
BIO 412 Cell Biology
CHEM 440 Advanced topics in Biochemistry

Environmental Chemistry Minor Requirements

The Environmental Chemistry minor consists of all courses in Section A and two courses from Section B (at least one course from Section B must have a lab component).

Section A
CHEM 140 General Chemistry I
CHEM 160 General Chemistry II
CHEM 240 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 330 Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 530 Advanced Topics in Environmental Chemistry

Section B
ENSC 251 Meteorology and Air Quality Assessment
GEOL 150 Earth Systems
GEOL 206 Principles of Hydrogeology

ENSC 111 Introduction to Environmental Studies
or
BIO 182 Conservation Biology

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Suggested First Year Schedule for Chemistry Majors

This schedule is appropariate for Chemistry and Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry Option Majors.

FALL TERM

SPRING TERM

NOTE #2: Students with exceptionally strong math/science backgrounds should consult with the Chemistry Department before registering.