Comments Dennis Bennett, Professor of Chemistry, Coordinator Students following this curriculum are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree. This professional program has been approved by the American Chemical Society as providing a strong professional training in chemistry suitable for those who intend to go on to graduate school or to enter the chemical profession directly. The Department of Chemistry administers the program. Students may declare the Course in Chemistry as their major when they have completed Chem 102 and 104, either have completed or currently are enrolled in Chem 343, Math 232, and Physics 209, and have earned a GPA of 2.50 or better on all chemistry courses attempted. Students are urged strongly to contact the Chemistry Department for academic advice as soon as they believe they have an interest in chemistry.
General chemistry is a prerequisite to all further courses in chemistry.
Students without high school chemistry, or whose background in science is weak, may need to take Chem 100 first. Students intending to follow the Course in Chemistry should begin general chemistry in their first semester. Because study in chemistry is cumulative, postponing the start in chemistry courses will delay completion of the degree. Mathematics, physics, and computer skills are essential in the education of a chemist. In addition, there are calculus, physics, and computer prerequisites to physical chemistry, which in turn is a prerequisite to advanced chemistry courses required for the degree.