Notes for all Chemistry curriculum:
These courses begin a highly structured and coordinated program of study, and if not successfully completed in the first year, may lead to delayed graduation or rigorous academic schedules.
There is a strong correlation between students’ performance on the math portion of the SAT/ACT and CH 105, likely a result of quantitative thinking and analytical reasoning skills. To promote student success, when a student has low entrance exam scores, it may be advisable to delay BIO 111 rather than enrolling the student in both CH 105 and BIO 111 during the first semester. These students are encouraged to meet with the program advisor to discuss a modified four-year plan.
Math placement will be determined by the Mathematical Science program. For the Chemical Physics track, competency must be through the MA 222 level. For the other tracks, competency must be through the MA 122 level. MA 121 is a prerequisite for PHY 201 which is normally taken in the spring semester of the sophomore year.
EC 101 is a requirement for students pursuing the chemistry management option.
If not completed in the fall, EN 100 or EN 150 must be completed during the spring semester.
A grade of C- or better must be earned in CH 105 to advance to CH 113 and a C- or better in CH 113 is necessary to advance to CH 213.
Students planning to apply to medical school or other health related professional schools should plan on taking BIO 112. The recommendation is to take it during the second semester of the first year.
