Chemistry, B.A./B.S.

Required Courses:

• CHEM 120 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 121 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 253 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 254 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 371 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 372 - Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 380 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
• Three advanced electives in chemistry

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• PHYS 221 - University Physics I
• PHYS 222 - University Physics II

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• Complete one of the following two courses:

• MATH 261 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or equivalent
• MATH 262 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

• Physics and mathematics requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
• The satisfactory/fail option may not be used in any courses, including collateral courses, required for the major.
• A minimum of five courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.
• Advanced students in chemistry are encouraged to register for Chemistry 460 (Independent Research). 

Chemistry Education

Teacher certification requirements and regulations are outlined in the teacher education handbook, distributed by the School of Education. Students interested in teaching chemistry in the secondary schools should consult the chemistry faculty as early as possible in their college career.