Certifications in the Chemistry Major

Certifications by the department, based on American Chemical Society specifications, require:

For chemistry

The Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with the addition of CHEM 326 or 327. Note that CHEM 326 or 327 is in addition to, not in place of, the upper-level elective required for the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. In addition, a written research report must be submitted to the chemistry department and approved by at least two chemistry faculty members or their designees.

For chemistry/biochemistry

The Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with the addition of CHEM 327 and 329 and one nonintroductory biology elective which contains cell biology, microbiology, or genetics. Note that CHEM 327 and 329 are in place of, not in addition to, the upper-level elective required for the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. In addition, a written research report must be submitted to the chemistry department and approved by at least two chemistry faculty members or their designees.

The completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and CHEM 300, 301, 310, and 317 also meets the certification requirements. Note that CHEM 300, 301, 310, and 317 are in place of, not in addition to, the upper-level elective required for the Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. In addition, a written research report must be submitted to the chemistry department and approved by at least two chemistry faculty members or their designees.