Chemistry Curriculum

Curriculum Requirements

All bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours, inclusive of UD general education and major requirements as well as elective courses.

The Chemistry major combines a rigorous foundation of chemistry skills and knowledge with the flexibility of an individually designed curriculum for students interested in pursuing a wide variety of careers in the field of chemistry.

The Chemistry major consists of 63 credit hours.

Required Core Courses (39 credits):

  • CHM 111: General Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 112: General Chemistry II (4)
  • CHM 195: DNAS Introductory Seminar (1)
  • CHM 221: Organic Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 222: Organic Chemistry II (4)
  • CHM 241: Analytical Chemistry (4)
  • CHM 295: DNAS Professional Preparation Seminar (1)
  • CHM 331: Biochemistry (4)
  • CHM 341: Chemical Instrumentation (4)
  • CHM 471: Physical Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 472: Physical Chemistry II (4)
  • CHM 495: Senior Seminar (1)

Required Allied Courses (16 credits):

  • MATH 250: Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 260: Calculus II (4)
  • PHY 151: College Physics I (4)
  • PHY 152: College Physics II (4)

Elective Courses (8 credits): Working with your advisor, select at least 2 courses in science or math, 200 level or above.

 

Chemistry Minor
The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences offers a Chemistry minor for any student wishing to expand the opportunities offered in their chosen major. Department faculty have designed a chemistry minor to provide students with the chemistry foundation essential to pursue a wide variety of careers, such as pharmaceutical sales, art restoration, health professions, research and development, teaching, environmental testing, and product quality control. Hands-on use of modern chemical techniques and instrumentation, along with close interaction with chemistry faculty, is stressed in all program courses. Opportunities for student-faculty chemistry research are also available to enhance a student's learning experience. To complete this program, students must earn a grade of C or better in all program courses and have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or greater.

The Chemistry minor consists of 24 credit hours as follows.

Required Core Courses (16 credits):

  • CHM 111: General Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 112: General Chemistry II (4)
  • CHM 221: Organic Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 222: Organic Chemistry II (4)

Elective Courses from the Following (8 credits):

  • CHM 241: Analytical Chemistry (4)
  • CHM 331: Biochemistry I (4)
  • CHM 332: Biochemistry II (4)
  • CHM 341: Chemical Instrumentation (4)
  • CHN 357: Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4)
  • CHM 471: Physical Chemistry I (4)
  • CHM 472: Physical Chemistry II (4)
  • CHM 475: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Techniques (1)
  • CHM 491: Chemistry Independent Research (1-3)
  • EVS 247: Environmental Chemistry (4)

Four-Year Plan of Study: Chemistry