The major in chemistry is designed to (1) acquaint the student with the basic principles of chemistry, (2) teach students to apply mathematical techniques to physical processes in Chemistry, and (3) allow the student to explore the relationship between chemistry and the life sciences.
Chemistry Major Requirements*
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seventy-seven units
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Lower Division Chemistry Courses
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thirty-eight units
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CHEM 120**
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General Chemistry I
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5 units
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CHEM 121**
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General Chemistry II
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5 units
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CHEM 250
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Quantitative Analysis
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5 units
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PSCI 223
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Mechanics and Heat
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4 units
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PSCI 225
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Electricity, Magnetism and Light
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4 units
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PSCI 227
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Modern Physics
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3 units
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MATH 180
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Calculus I
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4 units
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MATH 181
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Calculus II
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4 units
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MATH 281
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Multivariable Calculus
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4 units
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Upper Division Chemistry Courses
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thirty-three units
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CHEM 304
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Organic Chemistry I
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4 units
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CHEM 305
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Organic Chemistry II
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4 units
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CHEM 306
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Organic Qualitative Analysis
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3 units
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CHEM 410
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Chemical Literature
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3 units
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CHEM 430
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Biochemistry
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4 units
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CHEM 442
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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3 units
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or CHEM 465
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Advanced Biochemistry
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or CHEM 470
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Special Topics
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CHEM 451
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Physical Chemistry I
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3 units
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CHEM 452
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Physical Chemistry II
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3 units
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CHEM 453
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
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1 unit
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CHEM 454
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
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1 unit
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CHEM 499C
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Capstone Seminar in Chemistry
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4 units
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Additional Upper Division Requirement
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six units
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Upper Division BIOL or MATH Electives
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6 units
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* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.
**It is necessary that CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 be scheduled for the first year of residence at VUSC in order to maintain a proper sequence of chemistry courses.