Major:
Chemistry (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts degree is for those who want a core of chemistry courses with a broader background in the liberal arts.
Students interested in chemical engineering can participate in the Engineering Dual-Degree Program. Chemical Engineering students complete a B.A. degree in Chemistry at NWU and any remaining engineering program requirements at one of our participating schools of engineering.
For students interested in studying pre-health, a program of study emphasizing a strong background in chemistry is available for students planning a future in medicine.
Departments/Programs:
Core Courses | 30 hours |
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CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I and | 4 hours |
CHEM 1120 Chemical Principles II and | 4 hours |
CHEM 2100 Organic Chemistry I and | 4 hours |
CHEM 2110 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and | 4 hours |
CHEM 3090 Organic Chemistry III: Intermediate Organic Chemistry | 2 hours |
CHEM 3510 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics and | 4 hours |
4 hours | |
One upper-level (3000-4990) chemistry course | 3 hours |
1 hour |
Capstone | 1-2 hours |
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CHEM 4950 Independent Study or | 1-2 hours |
An approved supporting program of 20 hours is required and may include one or more minors. PHYS 1600 Principles of Physics I or PHYS 2000 General Physics I and PHYS 1700 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 2100 General Physics II and MATH 1600 Calculus I are required, and MATH 1610 Calculus II is strongly recommended.
*This Chemistry major earns a B.A. degree. If a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree (B.S., B.F.A), the Chemistry major must be completed as a second degree.