Chemistry Four-Year Plan

Revised 04/2024

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: courses required for admission to this major
+: students with credit for Chem 2101/2111 are not required to complete Chem 3101/3111

Note: This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1071 CSE Chem Principles I (&1065) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1071) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1072 CSE Chem Principles II (1071, &1066) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1072) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 2301 Organic Chem I (1072/66) [3cr]
  • Chem 3101 Intro Analytical Chem+ (1072/66, &2301) [3cr]
  • Chem 3111 Intro Analytical Chem Lab+ (&3101) [2cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr]
    • Stat 3021 Intro Probability and Statistics (Math 1372) [3cr]
    • Phys 2503 Physics III (1302W, Math 1372) [4cr]
  • Chem 2302 Organic Chem II (2301) [3cr]
  • Chem 2311 Organic Chem Lab (&2302) [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • Chem 4502 Intro to Quantum Mechanics (1072/66, &Math 2374 or &Math 2373, Phys 1302W) [3cr]
  • Advanced Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Advanced Lab Elective [2cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • Chem 4501 Intro to Thermodynamics (1072/66, Phys 1302W, &Math 2374) [3cr]
  • Advanced Technical Elective [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • Chem 4701 Inorganic Chem (2311, &4501 or &4502) [3cr]
  • Advanced Lab Elective [2cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]

 

Spring Semester

  • Advanced Lab Elective [2cr]
  • Advanced Chem Lecture Elective [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]
  • Open Elective (If needed to reach 120 credits) [3 or 4cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 120

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Applying to a major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp

Courses required for admission to this major: Phys 1301W, Phys 1302W, Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2374, Chem 1071/65, Chem 1072/66, Chem 2301

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Department Contact Information

Website: cse.umn.edu/chem/bachelor-science
Main Phone: 612-624-8008 | Main Office: 135 Smith Hall
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Professor Lee Penn
Departmental Advisor: Stephanie Stathopoulos; stephs@umn.edu
Departmental Advising: advise.chem.umn.edu
Major Catalog Page: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/016827007 

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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: Any level*
  • One: Any level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society