
Major/Minor Requirements
Applicable for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Major
Students are encouraged to choose a specific subdiscipline and focus in related upper-level courses. Upper-level courses in cognate disciplines that fit specific subdisciplines of chemistry may be substituted as equivalent if approved by the department. In addition, every senior must enroll in CH490. Computational approaches, including programming and statistical analysis, are integrated into the majors, but more experience may be useful.
Chemistry Major
A chemistry major must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108; Mathematics 126, 129; Physics 241, 242; Chemistry: 241, 250, 366 or 365, 275, 382. One of these five chemistry courses may be replaced by an upper-level chemistry course or an approved upper-level course in a cognate discipline. Students must take three upper-level courses chosen from: Chemistry 251, 342, 351, 367, 383, 475, 480 one credit of (CH201, 301, 401) and other approved upper-level chemistry courses that contain a significant laboratory. The department recommends research for all students but especially those intending to pursue graduate study.
The information listed on this page is only a summary; students should check with their advisor to ensure they have fulfilled all requirements. Full requirements for the major can be found in the Colorado College Catalog of Courses for the year in which you declared your major. Download a PDF file of the following requirements.
Requirements for Chemistry Major and Suggested Year of Completion (14.50) | Requirements for ACS Chemistry Major and Suggested Year of Completion (15.50) |
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First Year CH107, CH108 MA126, MA129 |
First Year CH107, CH108 MA126, MA129 |
Second and Third Year PC241, PC242 CH250: Organic I CH241: Analytical CH275: Inorganic I CH366: Physical I or CH365: Biophysical CH382 (requires CH251): Biochemistry One of these courses can be replaced by an additional upper-level course in a subdiscipline or cognate discipline |
Second and Third Year PC 241, PC242 CH250: Organic I CH 251 (before CH382): Organic II CH241: Analytical CH275: Inorganic CH366: Physical or CH365: Biophysical CH382 (requires CH251): Biochemistry |
Fourth Year CH490: Seminar Course is Required |
Fourth Year CH490: Seminar Course is Required |
Biochemistry Major
A biochemistry major must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108; Mathematics 126, 129; Physics 241, 242; Molecular Biology 131, 201; Chemistry: 250, 251, 382, 383 and either 241 or 366 or 365; one credit of (CH201, CH301, or CH401), and two additional credits from the upper-level courses: Chemistry 342, 351, 367, 475, 480, Molecular Biology 350,355, 360, 399, 450/498, BE 344, 345, 366 when a significant laboratory component is included. Additional upper-level biochemistry or molecular biology courses when taught with a significant relevant laboratory component may also be approved by the department.
The information listed on this page is only a summary; students should check with their advisor to ensure they have fulfilled all requirements. Full requirements for the major can be found in the Colorado College Catalog of Courses for the year in which you declared your major. Download a PDF file of the following requirements.
Requirements for Biochemistry Major and Suggested Year of Completion (16.50) | Requirements for ACS Biochemistry Major and Suggested Year of Completion (16.50) |
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First Year CH107, CH108 MA126, MA129 MB131 |
First Year CH107, CH108 MA126, MA129 |
Second and Third Year PC241, PC242 MB201 (Lab in Cell and Genetics) CH250: Organic I CH251: Organic II CH382 (requires CH251): Biochemistry CH241: Analytical OR CH366/365: Physical OR CH275: Inorganic I |
Second and Third Year PC241, PC242 CH250: Organic I CH251: Organic II CH382 (requires CH251): Biochemistry CH275: Inorganic I CH241: Analytical CH366/365: Physical |
Fourth Year CH490: Seminar Course is Required |
Fourth Year CH490: Seminar Course is Required |
Students interested in graduation with distinction in chemistry or biochemistry should discuss the requirements with a department advisor by spring of their junior year. Distinction involves research and a significant thesis or publishable manuscript. Students interested in receiving American Chemical Society certification should also consult an advisor within the department.
Minor
A chemistry minor must receive credit for courses equivalent to Chemistry 107, 108, 250, and three additional credits selected from 251, 241, 275, 382 or other 300*- and 400*-level chemistry and biochemistry courses in this catalog (with their prerequisites). A biochemistry minor must receive credit for 382 as one of the three courses taken beyond 250.
Chemistry/Biochemistry Minor
Requirements for Chemistry Minor | Requirements for Biochemistry Minor |
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CH107, CH108 CH250: Organic I Three additional credits selected from: CH251: Organic II CH241: Analytical CH275: Inorganic CH382: Biochemistry Or 300-400 level chemistry courses* |
CH107, CH108 CH250: Organic I CH251: Organic II CH382: Biochemistry One additional credit selected from: CH241: Analytical CH275: Inorganic Or 300-400 level chemistry courses* |
*CH301 and CH401 Research do not qualify for the minor
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