The major consists of 39 to 48 credits. The minimal course sequence is often selected by double majors and pre-professional students. The longer sequence is strongly recommended for students contemplating a career as a professional chemist. The chemistry department recognizes the variety of interests of students. So our major has a core requirement that include one semester of undergraduate research.
Students then can follow one of four recommended emphases to complete the degree.
James Millikin Scholars who are not chemistry majors are welcome to do independent work with a faculty member in the department. Supervisors may be outside the department of chemistry, with the consent of the chair of the department of chemistry. The results of the project will be presented orally. Students are expected to participate in the entire seminar course. Depending on interests and career goals, majors may wish to devote some of their available electives to courses in business areas, or to additional courses in mathematics or science.