Advanced Chemistry Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
Advanced Chemistry is a Track-One option in the BS chemistry degree approved by the American Chemical Society. It is designed for students continuing their chemistry education in graduate or professional schools or seeking careers directly in the chemistry workforce. Knowledge and skills are developed in organic, analytical, physical, materials, and inorganic chemistry. Six advanced laboratory courses are required, and students have a choice of electives that support their career goals with an opportunity to explore minors in other areas. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged.
Option Code: 521
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BB 450 | GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY 1 | 4-6 |
| or BB 490 & BB 491 | BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION and BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM | |
| CH 411 & CH 412 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY and INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 6 |
| CH 461 | EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CH 462 & CH 463 & CH 464 | ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II and ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II and ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II | 9 |
| MTH 256 | APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3-4 |
| or MTH 341 | LINEAR ALGEBRA I | |
| Career-supportive electives (CSE) 2 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 37-40 | |
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
- 1
BB 491 fulfills 2 credits of Career Supported Electives if taken with BB 490
- 2
Courses approved by the advisor by the end of the winter quarter of the junior year; must include 3 credits of an upper-division lab, with CH 401 or CH 403 strongly recommended
Option Code: 521