Chemistry Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| CHEM 202 | Purification and Chromatography Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
Other Requirements: Courses must be either completed or in progress.
If pairing a Chemistry Major with a Secondary Education Minor, students also must meet the Education Departments admissions requirements, including a 2.50 GPA in cumulative, major, and Education coursework.
Required Courses for all Chemistry Majors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| 0 or 1 credit Lab | 0-4 | |
| Purification and Separation Lab I | ||
| Purification and Chromatography Lab II | ||
| Synthesis Lab | ||
| Chemical Measurement Lab | ||
| CHEM 304 | Analytical Method Development and Validation Laboratory | 1 |
| One of the following: | 1 | |
| Advanced Electronics & Instrumentation Lab | ||
| Advanced Biochemical Techniques Lab | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Synthesis | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Materials | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Protein Engineering | ||
| CHEM 349 | Chemistry in Experience and Practice | 1 |
| CHEM 360 | Junior/Senior Capstone Research | 2 |
| or COLG 398 | Distinguished Thesis Essay, Research or Creative Project | |
| CHEM XXX | 0 | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus I Lab | ||
| PHYS 105 | Physics for the Life Sciences I | 4 |
| or PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | |
| Laboratory | ||
or PHYS 191L | Laboratory | |
| PHYS 106 | Physics for the Life Sciences II | 4 |
| or PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | |
| Laboratory | ||
or PHYS 200L | Laboratory | |
| Total Hours | 37-41 | |
Required Additional courses for Chemistry Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM (300-Level) courses 1 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 1
- Students must take 12 credits of CHEM 3XX, except CHEM 316 Catalysts & Initiators, CHEM 330 Chemistry Lab Research, CHEM 349 Chemistry in Experience and Practice, CHEM 360 Junior/Senior Capstone Research, CHEM 390 Science Ethics: How Science and Policy Shape How We Live in the World. Note: students can elect to take CHEM 359 Symmetry & Spectroscopy or CHEM 318 Microscopic Chemical Analysis, but not both.
Required Additional Courses for ACS Certification
Students major can be certified by the ACS with these additional courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 318 | Microscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| One of the following: additional CHEM 306 lab from the following: | 1 | |
| Advanced Electronics & Instrumentation Lab | ||
| Advanced Biochemical Techniques Lab | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Synthesis | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Materials | ||
| Advanced Lab Topic: Protein Engineering | ||
| CHEM 330 | Chemistry Lab Research | 2 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Chemistry Major paired with a Secondary Education Minor
Students may combine a Chemistry Major with a Secondary Education Minor and graduate fully prepared for a career in teaching. Students in this program meet the same requirements as do other Chemistry majors. Secondary Education minors must also meet the requirements of the Education Department. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a Science Secondary Education advisor as soon as possible in their college career, preferably as first-year students.Students who transfer to these colleges should see a Science Secondary Education advisor before registering for classes. Students should contact both the Education and the Chemistry Departments for detailed information on their programs.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Suggested Plans of Study
Chemistry Major
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 202 | Purification and Chromatography Lab II | 1 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (CI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 203 | Synthesis Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 105 or PHYS 191 |
Physics for the Life Sciences I or Foundations of Physics I |
4 |
| Laboratory or Laboratory |
||
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 205 | Chemical Measurement Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 349 | Chemistry in Experience and Practice | 1 |
| PHYS 106 or PHYS 200 |
Physics for the Life Sciences II or Foundations of Physics II |
4 |
| Laboratory or Laboratory |
||
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus I Lab | ||
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| CHEM 304 | Analytical Method Development and Validation Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 306 Topics Course | 1 | |
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| Integrations Requirement/ACS Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 360 | Junior/Senior Capstone Research | 2 |
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| CHEM 3@@ | 0 | |
| CHEM 3@@ | 2 | |
| Integrations Requirement/ACS Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
The standard requirements for the Chemistry major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, NW, QR, WR, EX. Depending on elective course selection, it may also satisfy 1 to 2 Theme requirements. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025
Chemistry Major with a Secondary Education Minor
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| EDUC 111 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World | 4 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus I Lab | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 202 | Purification and Chromatography Lab II | 1 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| PHYS 105 or PHYS 191 |
Physics for the Life Sciences I or Foundations of Physics I |
4 |
| Laboratory or Laboratory |
||
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 203 | Synthesis Lab | 1 |
| Langauge 112 | 4 | |
| EDUC 275 | Teaching All Learners: Assets, Identity, and Inclusive Practice | 4 |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 349 | Chemistry in Experience and Practice | 1 |
| CHEM 205 | Chemical Measurement Lab | 1 |
| EDUC 311 | General Pedagogy | 2 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Langauge 211 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| CHEM 304 | Analytical Method Development and Validation Laboratory | 1 |
| EDUC 352 | Teaching Reading in the Middle/Secondary Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC 301 | Multilingual Learners: Essential Understandings and Strategies for Success | 2 |
| Discipline Pedagogy Course | 2 | |
| EDUC 379A | Student Learning and Assessment | 4 |
| CHEM 300-level elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 306 Lab | 1 | |
| CHEM 300-level Electives | 4 | |
| EDUC 390 | Human Relations in a Culturally Diverse World | 4 |
| Theological Integrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 106 or PHYS 200 |
Physics for the Life Sciences II or Foundations of Physics II |
4 |
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations ((LI)) | 4 |
| CHEM 300-level Electives | 6 | |
| EDUC 359 | Issues in Education K-12 | 2 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 377 | Student Teaching | 14 |
| EDUC 376 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| CHEM 360 | Junior/Senior Capstone Research | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 136 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirement
The standard requirements for the Chemistry Secondary Education major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, CI, CS, NW, QR, SW, WR, BN, EX. Depending on elective course selection, it may also satisfy 1 to 2 Theme requirements. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025