The Standard Major – Second Year Start
The standard chemistry major is ideal preparation for students interested in diverse careers after graduation including professional chemist, forensics, law, business, consulting, education and the health professions. Students interested in the advanced study of chemistry can be successful with this course of study but may wish to consider an Honors track, as it will offer a more detailed background in the chemical sciences.
The following schedule is meant as an example of how a student might progress through the chemistry major conveniently and efficiently beginning the sophomore year at Sewanee. The schedule shown assumes no science or math classes were taken during the first year of study. The chemistry faculty is available to help customize this framework to meet each students educational goals.
| Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore |
Chemistry 101 OR 1111 Math 101 OR 1022 Distribution/Elective3 |
Chemistry 102 Math 102 OR 207 Distribution/Elective |
| Junior |
Chemistry 201 Physics 101 Distribution/Elective4 Distribution/Elective |
Chemistry 202 Chemistry 301 (1/2 course)5 Chemistry 311 OR 352 Physics 102 Distribution/Elective |
| Senior |
Chemistry 307 Chemistry 308 Chemistry 4xx (Adv Chem Course)6 Elective Elective |
Chemistry 311 OR 352 Chemistry 401 (1/2 course)5 Elective Elective Elective |
Notes:
- Well-prepared students with a strong math background and previous chemistry experience may be invited to enroll in Chemistry 111 (Adv. General Chemistry) or be offered placement directly into Chemistry 102 in the spring semester.
- Math placement will be determined by the mathematics department. While Math 207 is not required for the chemistry major, it is strongly recommended.
- The general distribution requirements (shown below) must be completed by the end of the junior year. Additionally, two physical education courses must be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
- Students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions will need to take a minimum of two Biology courses as electives. Courses in Biology will also be helpful to students wishing to pursue advanced study in biochemical or biomedical fields.
- For both Chemistry 301 and 401, students are required to attend departmental seminars throughout the year and give at least one seminar each year. Registration for credit occurs during the spring semester of each year.
- The advanced chemistry elective is selected based on the student’s interests. It may taken in either semester of the junior or senior year. More than one of these courses can be taken if desired (two must be taken for Honors).
General Distribution Requirements not included in the major:
- English 101
- History 100
- Philosophy or Religion course
- Art, Art History, Theater, or Music course
- Social science course
- Foreign language course at the 300-level
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Two physical education courses
