Chemistry Major Requirements
Students must complete the courses listed below, including at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at UWM. The College of Letters & Science requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work.
Standard Chemistry Major Option
The standard chemistry major option may be followed in either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. It provides a suitable background for students preparing for employment in chemistry and related scientific fields or for subsequent graduate study.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 102 & CHEM 104 | General Chemistry and General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 10 |
| CHEM 221 | Elementary Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 311 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 343 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 344 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 345 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 524 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 561 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 562 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 563 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1-2 |
| CHEM 582 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| or CHEM 584 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II | |
| CHEM 501 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 611 | Physical Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Select two credits total from the following options in research (satisfies L&S research requirement): | 2 | |
| Senior Research | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 233 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| Recommended course: | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 10 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Physics I (Calculus Treatment) and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment) | ||
| Physics II (Calculus Treatment) and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment) | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format | ||
| Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format | ||
| Total Credits | 64-65 | |
Standard Chemistry Major with a Biochemical Option
The standard chemistry major with a biochemical option differs from the standard major option in that some of the chemistry courses required by the standard option are omitted, and courses in biochemistry and biological sciences are added. Some students planning further study in biochemistry, molecular biology, or medicine may prefer this option.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 102 & CHEM 104 | General Chemistry and General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 10 |
| CHEM 221 | Elementary Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 311 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 343 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 344 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 345 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 524 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 561 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 562 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 563 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1-2 |
| CHEM 501 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Biochemistry: Cellular Processes | ||
| Biochemistry: Metabolism | ||
| CHEM 603 | Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Select two credits total from the following options in research (satisfies L&S research requirement): | 2 | |
| Senior Research | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| BIO SCI 150 | Foundations of Biological Sciences I | 4 |
| BIO SCI 325 | Genetics | 4 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 233 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| Recommended course: | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 10 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Physics I (Calculus Treatment) and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment) | ||
| Physics II (Calculus Treatment) and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment) | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format | ||
| Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format | ||
| Total Credits | 78-79 | |