Liberal Arts and Sciences: Chemistry

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Chemistry Courses. 30 hours (including general chemistry).

Supporting Course Work and/or Prerequisites. 11 (or 10) hours of calculus, and 10 or 12 hours of general physics.

Students may pursue chemistry by following either (1) the professional curriculum in chemistry (leading to the bachelor of science in chemistry) or (2) the chemistry major in the sciences and letters curriculum (leading to the bachelor of science in liberal arts and sciences) . The chemistry major in the sciences and letters curriculum (requirements described below) is used by some students planning chemistry careers, but it is more often chosen by students wishing to obtain chemistry backgrounds for use in related fields.

In contrast, the professional curriculum in chemistry is a rigorous, specialized program suitable for those planning careers in chemistry. It meets standards prescribed by the American Chemical Society.

REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete at least 30 hours in chemistry and biochemistry, excluding CHEM 100, CHEM 103, CHEM 115, CHEM 122, and CHEM 199. The 30 hours must include CHEM 340 or CHEM 342 and two other 300-level courses, at least one of which must be outside physical chemistry. Transfer credit in chemistry must be approved by an adviser in chemistry in order to be included in the 30 hours. Students must complete mathematics through MATH 242 or MATH 245 and physics through PHYCS 102 or PHYCS 108.

Departmental Distinction. Students qualify for graduation with distinction by exhibiting superior performance in both course work and in senior thesis research. To be eligible, a student must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 4.0 and must complete a senior thesis course.

Cooperative Education Program. Students accepted into the School of Chemical Sciences Cooperative Education Program spend alternate periods of attendance at the University with periods of employment in industry or government. Transcript recognition is given as well as a certificate of participation at graduation. Additional information and applications are available in the School of Chemical Sciences placement and advising office, 107 Noyes Laboratory , 505 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.

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