Requirements

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Chemistry

Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree

CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits+

CHM 110 & 120 General Chemistry I* & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 210 & 220 Organic Chemistry I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 350 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 360 Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 370 Junior Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit

CHM 413 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 490 Senior Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit

MTH 210 & 220 Calculus I* & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I* & II . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

Chemistry elective from CHM 224, CHM 304, CHM 356 or CHM 482 ....3 or 4 credits

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-58 credits

* This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

+ This course is not required for students who enter Lyon College with a score of 25 or better

on the ACT mathematics section (or equivalent SAT score) and a grade of ’C’ or better

in high school chemistry.

Math 230, CHM 224 and CHM 356 are recommended for those planning to pursue graduate

education in chemistry or employment in the chemical industry.

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Chemistry

Leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree

CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits+

CHM 110 & 120 General Chemistry I* & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 210 & 220 Organic Chemistry I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 350 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

CHM 370 Junior Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit

CHM 490 Senior Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit

MTH 210 Calculus I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

PHY 210, 211 and 220, 221 General Physics I* and II

OR PHY 240, 241 and 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I* and II . . . .8 credits

Chemistry elective from CHM 224, CHM 304, CHM 356 or CHM 482 . . .3 or 4 credits

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-46 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

+ This course is not required for students who enter Lyon College with a score of 25 or better

on the ACT mathematics section (or equivalent SAT score) and a grade of ’C’ or better

in high school chemistry.

MTH 220 Calculus II is also recommended for students who want to pursue the B.A. degree.

The Chemistry Minor

The Chemistry minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students

who wish to develop an understanding of the scientific investigation of the composition,

structure, properties, and transformation of natural and man-made substances.

Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry

CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits+

CHM 110 & 120 General Chemistry I* & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 210 & 220 Organic Chemistry I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 credits

CHM 224 Quantitative Analysis

OR CHM 302 Instrumental Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits

Chemistry Elective (300/400 level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 credits

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-28 credits

*This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

+ This course is not required for students who enter Lyon College with a score of 25 or better

on the ACT mathematics section (or equivalent SAT score) and a grade of ’C’ or better

in high school chemistry.





















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