化学 主要 Degree Requirements

The 化学系 offers a flexible curriculum for those who wish to acquire a knowledge of chemistry within the environment of a liberal arts college.

Ten 1-semester courses are required for the 主要 in 化学 + five co-requisites from other departments. The ten 1-semester courses amount to 37 credits, 和 the co-requisite courses amount to 22 credits. Students who wish to prepare for graduate school in 化学 should seek the advice of a department faculty member.

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Guidelines 和 advice for 化学 主要s

数学的建议

化学 majors normally fulfill the mathematics requirement by taking three mathematics courses:

1. MATH1102(微积分I)
2. MATH1103 (S) or MATH1105 (F) (Calculus II)
3. 多变量微积分

经常, freshmen students who have taken a year of calculus in high school qualify to begin with MATH1103, 和 even in some cases to begin with MATH2202.

For students who complete the MATH requirement for the 化学 主要 in fewer than three semesters, the department strongly recommends enrolling in more advanced courses in mathematics. After completing Multivariable Calculus, chemistry majors should consider taking MATH2210 (Linear Algebra). Other useful advanced math courses include MATH4410 (Differential Equations) 和 MATH4460 (Complex Variables). These are fundamental courses in the study of physical chemistry 和 provide a solid foundation for graduate work in the physical sciences 和 engineering.

物理的建议

化学 majors may fulfill the physics requirement by taking either PHYS2100-2101或PHYS2200-2201. Students should consult with their advisor about which course is most appropriate.

• PHYS2100-2101 is intended for students who are studying life sciences (生物学 和 心理学 majors, 医学预科的学生, 等.). Typically, two large sections are offered with about 150 students in each.
• PHYS2200-2201 is intended for students who are studying physical sciences or math (物理, 数学, 计算机专业, 等.). Typically, one small section is offered with about 50-60 students. This sequence covers the same topics as PHYS2100-2101 but with more mathematical rigor.

The department strongly recommends that students take 物理 in the first, second or third year 和 分析化学 在第二年或第三年. The links below display examples of course sequences for chemistry majors. 这些只是例子. Consult with your faculty advisor to find the best program for you.

• 传统的跟踪

其他选项:

• Non-honors跟踪
• Non-honors跟踪, semester abroad
• 荣誉跟踪
• 荣誉课程，出国学期
   

The department strongly recommends that students take additional advanced chemistry electives (courses numbered CHEM5500 or higher).

Students are urged to engage in a research project under the direction of a faculty member, particularly if the student is planning to attend graduate school. Juniors who show exceptional ability may engage in an independent research project 和 receive academic credit by registering for CHEM4491-4492, Introduction to 本科电子游戏正规平台 I 和 II. Students who wish to pursue research in their senior year should register for CHEM5591-5592, 本科化学电子游戏正规平台. Students who intend to complete a Scholar of the College thesis should register for CHEM5595-5596, Advanced 电子游戏正规平台 in 化学 I 和 II. Consult a faculty advisor concerning these research options. 参见本科生电子游戏正规平台.