Requirements

Two degrees are offered in chemistry, including a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chemistry; or a Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry. Additionally, within the Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry degree, you have the option of specifically concentrating in Biochemistry as well as following American Chemistry Society (ACS) certified curricula.

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chemistry (49 hours)

CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 411 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 495 Seminar I
CHEM 496 Seminar II
Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry (60 hours)

CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 316 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 411 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 495 Seminar I
CHEM 496 Seminar II
Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)
- MATH 231 Calculus III (or equivalent)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry--Concentration in Biochemistry (61 hours)

A biochemistry concentration is particularly useful to those students interested in a career in the health professions (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry).

CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
CHEM 323 Biochemical Laboratory
CHEM 324 Biochemistry
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 411 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 424 Advanced Biochemistry
CHEM 495 Seminar I
CHEM 496 Seminar II
Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II(or equivalent)
- BIO 152 Concepts of Biology II
Recommended supporting course:
- BIO 221 Introduction to Genetics (strongly recommended)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry, ACS Certified (65 hours)

Saint Mary’s College is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved school in both chemistry and biochemistry. For those students interested in a more intensive chemistry program, an ACS-certified curriculum is available. Interested students should contact the department chair for information.

CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 316 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
CHEM 324 Biochemistry
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 411 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 435 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 495 Seminar I
CHEM 496 Seminar II
Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)
- MATH 231 Calculus III (or equivalent)
Recommended supporting course:
- BIO 152 Concepts of Biology II (strongly recommended)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry, ACS Certified (72 hours)

CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 316 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
CHEM 324 Biochemistry
CHEM 323 Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 411 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 424 Advanced Biochemistry
CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 495 Seminar I
CHEM 496 Seminar II
Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)
- MATH 231 Calculus III (or equivalent)
- BIO 221 Introduction to Genetics
  or BIO 328 Comparative and Human Physiology
Recommended supporting course:
- BIO 221 Introduction to Genetics (strongly recommended)

Certain substitutions may be made with the consent of the department to meet the specialized needs of individual students. Students interested in attending graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry are strongly encouraged to participate in research and should consult the department chair about enrolling in additional chemistry, mathematics, and/or biology courses.