Chemistry Four-Year Plan

Revised 02/2023

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: CSE prefers these math courses: Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2373, Math 2374. However, these alternative courses will also fulfill the same requirements, respectively: Math 1271, Math 1272, Math 2243, Math 2263. 

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1061) [1cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1061 Chem Principles I (placement or 1015, &1065) [3cr]
  • 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 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1062) [1cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1062 Chem Principles II (1061, &1066) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 2301 Organic Chem I (1062/66) [3cr]
  • Chem 3101 Intro Analytical Chem+ (1062/66, &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 2303 Physics III: Matter (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 (1062/66, &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 (1062/66, 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 1061/65, Chem 1062/66, 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

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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