Chemistry Degree 4-Year Plan

The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your Chemistry degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Chemistry degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).

  • Program: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Catalog: 2025-2026
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry 4-Year Plan (no emphasis)

Program: Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry (no emphasis)

First Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (1st Fall)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 150 General Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 150L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Graduation Requirement: First Year Experience Course FYE 101 First Year Experience 1
LASC Goal 21     3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal 43 MATH 261 Calculus I 4
Total Credits: 15
Spring (1st Spring)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 210 General Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 210L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 294 Introduction to Research 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 44 MATH 262 Calculus II 4
LASC Goal 1B ENGL 101 English Composition 3
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 1 Chem 275 can be taken in place of either CHEM 150L or CHEM 210L and counts as a LASC 2.
  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9 and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 3 ACT Math or Math Placement Exam score is needed to inform whether a student should begin directly in Calculus I or a lower math class.
  • 4 MATH 234 or BIOL 275 can be taken instead of Calculus II.

 

Second Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (2nd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 350 Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 14
Spring (2nd Spring)
Restricted Elective:7 CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3
Upper Level Elective:6 CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal 1A COMM 100 Speech Communication 3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 5 If a student has not taken Calculus, PHYS 160/161 can be taken instead of PHYS 200/201.
  • 6 Students must choose 16 credits of electives from CHEM, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, AST, GEOS, MATH, or CSIS at the 300 level or higher in consultation with advisor.
  • 7 Restricted Chemistry Electives: Students must take 2 Chemistry courses from a list that also includes CHEM 300, CHEM 360, CHEM 410, CHEM 420, CHEM 480, or BCBT 463.

 

Third Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (3rd Fall)
Restricted Elective:7 CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 405 Biochemistry I Lab 1
Upper Level Electives:6     4
LASC Goal Elective     3
Total Credits: 14
Spring (3rd Spring)
Core Requirement:8 CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
Upper Level Electives:6     4
LASC Goal Elective     3
Writing Intensive: 200-level or higher     3
Electives:     3
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 6 Students must choose 16 credits of electives from CHEM, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, AST, GEOS, MATH, or CSIS at the 300 level or higher in consultation with advisor.
  • 7 Restricted Chemistry Electives: Students must take 2 Chemistry courses from a list that includes CHEM 300, CHEM 360, CHEM 410, CHEM 420, CHEM 480, or BCBT 463.
  • 8 Other Physical Chemistry options include CHEM 460 (fall of even years) and BCBT 450 (spring).

 

Fourth

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (4th Fall)
Core Requirement: WI for major CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
Upper Level Electives:6     4
Electives:9     3
Electives:9     3
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 17
Spring (4th Spring)
Upper Level Electives:6     4
Electives:9     4
Electives:9     3
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 14

Notes:

  • 6 Students must choose 16 credits of electives from CHEM, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, AST, GEOS, MATH, or CSIS at the 300 level or higher in consultation with advisor.
  • 9 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled.

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.

Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry Emphasis 4-Year Plan

Program: Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry Emphasis

First Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (1st Fall)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 150 General Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 150L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Graduation Requirement: First Year Experience Course FYE 101 First Year Experience 1
LASC Goal 21     3
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 115/115L Organismal Biology and Lab 4
LASC Goal 43 MATH 261 Calculus I 4
Total Credits: 16
Spring (1st Spring)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 210 General Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 210L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 294 Introduction to Research 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 44 MATH 262 Calculus II 4
LASC Goal 1B ENGL 101 English Composition 3
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 1 Chem 275 can be taken in place of either CHEM 150L or CHEM 210L and counts as a LASC 2.
  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9 and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 3 ACT Math or Math Placement Exam score is needed to inform whether a student should begin directly in Calculus I or a lower math class.
  • 4 MATH 234 or BIOL 275 can be taken instead of Calculus II.

 

Second Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (2nd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 350 Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus and Lab 4
Emphasis Requirement: GEOS 109 Processes and History of a Dynamic Planet 3
Emphasis Requirement: GEOS 109L Introductory Geology Lab 1
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 15
Spring (2nd Spring)
Emphasis Requirement: CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3
Emphasis Requirement: CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal 1A COMM 100 Speech Communication 3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 5 If a student has not taken Calculus, PHYS 160/161 can be taken instead of PHYS 200/201.

 

Third Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (3rd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 405 Biochemistry I Lab 1
Emphasis Requirement:6 CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II 3
Emphasis Requirement: CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I  
LASC Goal Elective2     3
Total Credits: 13
Spring (3rd Spring)
Core Requirement:2 CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
Restricted Elective: LASC Goal 108 CHEM 304 The Environment and You 3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
Writing Intensive: 200-level or higher     3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 6 CHEM 480 is only offered in the fall of odd years. It will need to be taken in the fall of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.
  • 7 Other Physical Chemistry options include CHEM 460 (fall of even years) and BCBT 450 (spring).
  • 8 Restricted Elective: Choose from CHEM 304, PSCI 378, SUST 200, or POL 345.

 

Fourth

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (4th Fall)
Core Requirement: WI for major CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 345/345L Principles of Ecology and Lab 4
LASC Goal Elective     3
Electives:9     3
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 17
Spring (4th Spring)
Upper Level Electives:9     4
Electives:9     4
Electives:9     3
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 14

Notes:

  • 9 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled. Some recommended courses include CHEM 394, BIOL 372, GEOS 110/110L, GEOS 305, GEOS 330, GEOS 335, GEOS 340, and GEOS 345.
  • 10 GEOS 415 is only offered every other year. It will need to be taken in Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.

Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Forensic Science Emphasis 4-Year Plan

Program: Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Forensic Science Emphasis

First Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (1st Fall)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 150 General Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 150L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Graduation Requirement: First Year Experience Course FYE 101 First Year Experience 1
LASC Goal 21     3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal 43 MATH 261 Calculus I 4
Total Credits: 15
Spring (1st Spring)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 210 General Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 210L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 294 Introduction to Research 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 44 MATH 262 Calculus II 4
Emphasis Requirement: LASC Goal 9 CHEM 105 Crime Scene Science 3
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 111/111L Cell Biology and Lab 4
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 1 CHEM 275 can be taken in place of either CHEM 150L or CHEM 210L and counts as a LASC 2.
  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9 and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 3 ACT Math or Math Placement Exam score is needed to inform whether a student should begin directly in Calculus I or a lower math class.
  • 4 MATH 234 or BIOL 275 can be taken instead of Calculus II.

 

Second Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (2nd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 350 Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus and Lab 4
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 341/341L Genetics and Lab 4
Emphasis Requirement: BCBT 360 Team-Based BCBT Research 3
Total Credits: 15
Spring (2nd Spring)
Emphasis Requirement: CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3
Emphasis Requirement: CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal 1A COMM 100 Speech Communication 3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 5 If a student has not taken Calculus, PHYS 160/161 can be taken instead of PHYS 200/201.

 

Third Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (3rd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 405 Biochemistry I Lab 1
Emphasis Requirement:6 CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II 3
LASC Goal 1B ENGL 101 English Composition 3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 16
Spring (3rd Spring)
Core Requirement:7 CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
Restricted Elective:8 CJ 312 Criminal Investigation 3
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 385 Molecular Biology 3
Emphasis Requirement: BIOL 385L Molecular Biology Lab 1
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 6 CHEM 480 is only offered in the fall of odd years. It will need to be taken in the fall of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.
  • 7 Other Physical Chemistry options include CHEM 460 (fall of even years) and BCBT 450 (spring).
  • 8 Restricted Elective: Choose from PSY 113, CJ 200, CJ 300, CJ 312, CJ 335, CJ 337, POL 201/230, or POL 310.

 

Fourth

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (4th Fall)
Core Requirement: WI for major CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
LASC Goal Elective     3
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 13
Spring (4th Spring)
Restricted Elective:8 CJ 337 Criminal Procedure 3
Upper Level Electives:9     4
Electives:9     4
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 14

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 8 Restricted Elective: Choose from PSY 113, CJ 200, CJ 300, CJ 312, CJ 335, CJ 337, POL 201/230, or POL 310.
  • 9 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled. Some recommended courses include CHEM 300, CHEM 394, BCBT 463, BIOL 115/115L, BIOL 323/323L, and BIOL 350/350L.

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.

Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Pre-Health and Biochemistry Emphasis 4-Year Plan

Program: Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry with Pre-Health and Biochemistry Emphasis

First Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (1st Fall)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 150 General Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 150L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Graduation Requirement: First Year Experience Course FYE 101 First Year Experience 1
LASC Goal 21     3
Restricted Elective:6 BIOL 115/115L Organismal Biology and Lab 4
LASC Goal 43 MATH 261 Calculus I 4
Total Credits: 16
Spring (1st Spring)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 210 General Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 210L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 294 Introduction to Research 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 44 MATH 262 Calculus II 4
LASC Goal 1B ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Restricted Elective:2 BIOL 111/111L Cell Biology and Lab 3
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 1 CHEM 275 can be taken in place of either CHEM 150L or CHEM 210L and counts as a LASC 2.
  • 3 ACT Math or Math Placement Exam score is needed to inform whether a student should begin directly in Calculus I or a lower math class.
  • 4 MATH 234 or BIOL 275 can be taken instead of Calculus II. A statistics course is required for some professional programs.
  • 6 Students must choose 20 credits of BIOL, BCBT, and CHEM electives from the approved list in consultation with advisor. 12 credits must be at the 300 level or higher.

 

Second Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (2nd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 350 Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus and Lab 4
Restricted Elective2 BIOL 341/341L
BIOL 350/350L		 Genetics and Lab or Microbiology and Lab 4
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
Total Credits: 15
Spring (2nd Spring)
Restricted Elective:7 CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3
Upper Level Elective:6 CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
Related Requirement: LASC Goal 35 PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal 1A COMM 100 Speech Communication 3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 5 If a student has not taken Calculus, PHYS 160/161 can be taken instead of PHYS 200/201.
  • 6 Students must choose 20 credits of BIOL, BCBT, and CHEM electives from the approved list in consultation with advisor. 12 credits must be at the 300 level or higher.
  • 7 Restricted Chemistry Electives: Students must take 2 Chemistry courses from a list that includes CHEM 300, CHEM 360, CHEM 410, CHEM 420, CHEM 480, and BCBT 463.

 

Third Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (3rd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 405 Biochemistry I Lab 1
Restricted Elective:6 BIOL 323/323L Human Anatomy and Lab 4
LASC Goal/WI Elective2     3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
Total Credits: 14
Spring (3rd Spring)
Restricted Elective:7 CHEM 410 Biochemistry II 3
Restricted Elective:6 BIOL 349/349L Human Physiology and Lab 4
LASC Goal Elective2     3
LASC Goal Elective2     3
Writing Intensive: 200-level or higher     3
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 2 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.
  • 6 Students must choose 20 credits of BIOL, BCBT, and CHEM electives from the approved list in consultation with advisor. 12 credits must be at the 300 level or higher.
  • 7 Restricted Chemistry Electives: Students must take 2 Chemistry courses from a list that includes CHEM 300, CHEM 360, CHEM 410, CHEM 420, CHEM 480, and BCBT 463.

 

Fourth

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (4th Fall)
Core Requirement: WI for major CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
LASC Goal Elective     3
Upper Level Electives:9     3
Electives:9     4
Total Credits: 14
Spring (4th Spring)
Core Requirement:8 CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
Electives:9     4
Electives:9     4
Electives:9     3
Total Credits: 14

Notes:

  • 8 Other Physical Chemistry options include CHEM 460 (fall of even years) and BCBT 450 (spring).
  • 9 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled.

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.

Bachelor of Science: Chemistry 4-Year Plan

Program: Bachelor of Science: Chemistry

First Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (1st Fall)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 150 General Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 150L General Chemistry I Lab 1
Graduation Requirement: First Year Experience Course FYE 101 First Year Experience 1
LASC Goal 21     3
LASC Goal Elective8     3
LASC Goal 42 MATH 261 Calculus I 4
Total Credits: 15
Spring (1st Spring)
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 3 CHEM 210 General Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: LASC Goal 31 CHEM 210L General Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 294 Introduction to Research 1
LASC Goal 4 MATH 262 Calculus II 4
LASC Goal 1A ENGL 101 English Composition 3
LASC Goal/WI Elective8     3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 1 CHEM 275 can be taken in place of either CHEM 150L or CHEM 210L and counts as a LASC 2.
  • 2 ACT Math or Math Placement Exam score is needed to inform whether a student should begin directly in Calculus I or a lower math class.
  • 8 LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.

 

Second Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (2nd Fall)
Core Requirement: CHEM 350 Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
LASC Goal 3 PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal Elective8     3
LASC Goal/WI Elective8     3
Total Credits: 14
Spring (2nd Spring)
Core Requirement: CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
LASC Goal 3 PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus and Lab 4
LASC Goal 1A COMM 100 Speech Communication 3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 8 When selecting LASC 5 and 6 courses, students should consider courses that double-count in LASC areas 7, 8, 9, and 10. Some of these are also Writing Intensive. A carefully selected set of 4 courses can fulfill LASC areas 5-10, along with 3 Writing Intensive requirements.

 

Third Year

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (3rd Fall - Odd Years)
Core Requirement: CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 405 Biochemistry I Lab 1
Core Requirement: CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II 3
LASC Goal Elective     3
LASC Goal Elective     3
Total Credits: 16
Spring (3rd Spring)
Core Requirement CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 394 Undergraduate Research 1
Upper Level Electives:     3
Writing Intensive: 200-level or higher     3
Electives:4     3
Electives:4     3
Total Credits: 16

Notes:

  • 4 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled. MATH 323 is recommended.
  • 6 CHEM 480 is only offered in the fall of odd years. It will need to be taken in the fall of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.

 

Fourth

Curriculum Course Course Title Credits
Fall (4th Fall - Even Years)
Core Requirement: WI for major CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
Core Requirement:3 CHEM 460 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 394 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry 1
Electives:4     3
Electives:4     3
Total Credits: 14
Spring (4th Spring - Odd Years)
Core Requirement:7 CHEM 420 Inorganic Chemistry II 3
Core Requirement: CHEM 494 Senior Thesis 1
Core Requirement:5 CHEM 465 Physical Chemistry Lab 1
Electives:4     4
Electives:4     3
Electives:4     3
Total Credits: 15

Notes:

  • 3 CHEM 460 is only offered in the fall of even years. It will need to be taken in the fall of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.
  • 4 In considering electives, keep in mind that all of the Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum requirements must be fulfilled. MATH 323 is recommended
  • 5 CHEM 465 is only offered in the spring of odd years. It will need to be taken in the spring of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.
  • 7 CHEM 420 is only offered in the spring of odd years. It will need to be taken in the spring of Year 3 or Year 4, depending on the year.

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.