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Chemical Science Major

Effective Winter 2022

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Chemical Science may not elect the following major: Interdisciplinary Chemical Sciences. They may also not elect any of the Chemistry minors.

Advising

Students develop a plan for the major in consultation with a program advisor. Those interested in a B.S. degree with a major in Chemical Science (120 credits) or the specialized program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (124 credits) are urged to consult a program advisor during the freshman and/or sophomore years. Prospective majors are advised that further study in chemistry requires adequate performance in early chemistry courses (preferably B- or better) as well as in the mathematics and physics prerequisites. Students interested in an Honors degree should see the Chemistry Honors advisor. Appointments are scheduled online at http://lsa.umich.edu/chem/undergraduates/advising.html. Students interested in the joint program with the College of Engineering should make an appointment with John Stratman [Academic Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall, 734.764.0332] and then make an appointment to see a chemistry department advisor online.

Grade Policies

The department strongly recommends that a student earn a grade of at least C– in all CHEM courses and mathematics, physics, and biology courses that are prerequisite for subsequent elections. A major program grade point average of at least 2.0 is required; this includes chemistry courses, mathematics, physics, and biology prerequisites, and advanced electives that are part of a major plan. Prerequisites must be taken for a grade. Students must request any change in a chemistry course grade within the first fifteen University Business days of the first full term following the term in which the disputed grade was issued.

Prerequisites

  • CHEM 210/211, 215, 216, 241/242, and 260 or [CHEM 230 and 261]
  • PHYSICS [135/136 or 140/141 or 150/151 or 139] and [235/236 or 240/241 or 250/251 or 239]
  • MATH 115 (or 120), 116 (or 121), or equivalent sequence.
  • CHEM 262; OR MATH 215 and one of MATH 214, 216 or 217, or equivalent

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24
  • CHEM 302 or 303
  • Two of CHEM 351, 402, 419, 420
  • Two of CHEM 447, 461, [463 or 453]
  • CHEM 462 (Note: CHEM 462 is to be taken concurrent with CHEM 461, 463 or 452).
  • Two different courses from the following CHEM 352 or 353, 399 (taken over 2 semesters), 436, 482, 483 to total a minimum of 5 credits.
  • Additional 3-credit upper-level elective lecture

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CHEM subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Honors

Students may obtain Honors in Chemical Science by successfully completing all courses required for the Chemical Science major with an overall GPA of 3.4 and a major GPA of 3.4. In addition, students obtaining Honors must complete one additional upper-level Chemistry elective lecture (chosen in consultation with the department advisor), complete four credits elected over at least two terms of CHEM 399 and write a thesis based on their undergraduate research. Students must register for one credit of CHEM 499 in the term in which they plan to submit their thesis.

Teaching Certificate

Those seeking a B.S. with a teaching certificate in Chemistry must fulfill departmental as well as School of Education requirements. Students who plan to earn a teaching certificate with a teaching major or minor in Chemistry should contact the School of Education Office of Academic Services.

Chemical Science (B.S.) (Major) (Winter 2020 - Fall 2021)

Effective Winter 2020

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Chemical Science may not elect the following major: Interdisciplinary Chemical Sciences. They may also not elect any of the Chemistry minors.

Advising

Students develop a plan for the major in consultation with a program advisor. Those interested in a B.S. degree with a major in Chemical Science (120 credits) or the specialized program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (124 credits) are urged to consult a program advisor during the freshman and/or sophomore years. Prospective majors are advised that further study in chemistry requires adequate performance in early chemistry courses (preferably B- or better) as well as in the mathematics and physics prerequisites. Students interested in an Honors degree should see the Chemistry Honors advisor. Appointments are scheduled online at http://lsa.umich.edu/chem/undergraduates/advising.html. Students interested in the joint program with the College of Engineering should make an appointment [Academic Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall, 734.764.0332] and then make an appointment to see a chemistry department advisor online.

Grade Policies

The department strongly recommends that a student earn a grade of at least C– in all CHEM courses and mathematics, physics, and biology courses that are prerequisite for subsequent elections. A major program grade point average of at least 2.0 is required; this includes chemistry courses, mathematics, physics, and biology prerequisites, and advanced electives that are part of a major plan. Prerequisites must be taken for a grade. Students must request any change in a chemistry course grade within the first fifteen University Business days of the first full term following the term in which the disputed grade was issued.

Prerequisites

  • CHEM 210/211, 215, 216, 241/242, and 260
  • PHYSICS [135/136 or 140/141] and [235/236 or 240/241]
  • MATH 115 (or 120), 116 (or 121), or equivalent sequence.
  • CHEM 262; OR MATH 215 and one of MATH 214, 216 or 217, or equivalent

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24
  • CHEM 302 or 303
  • Two of CHEM 351, 402, 419, 420
  • Two of CHEM 447, 461, [463 or 453]
  • CHEM 462 (Note: CHEM 462 is to be taken concurrent with CHEM 461, 463 or 452).
  • Two different courses from the following CHEM 352, 399 (taken over 2 semesters), 436, 482, 483 to total a minimum of 5 credits.
  • Additional 3-credit upper-level elective lecture

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CHEM subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Honors

Students may obtain Honors in Chemical Science by successfully completing all courses required for the Chemical Science major with an overall GPA of 3.4 and a major GPA of 3.4. In addition, students obtaining Honors must complete one additional upper-level Chemistry elective lecture (chosen in consultation with the department advisor), complete four credits elected over at least two terms of CHEM 399 and write a thesis based on their undergraduate research. Students must register for one credit of CHEM 499 in the term in which they plan to submit their thesis.

Teaching Certificate

Those seeking a B.S. with a teaching certificate in Chemistry must fulfill departmental as well as School of Education requirements. Students who plan to earn a teaching certificate with a teaching major or minor in Chemistry should contact the School of Education Office of Academic Services.

Chemical Science (B.S.) (Major) (Fall 2015 - Fall 2019)

Effective Fall 2015

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Chemical Science may not elect the following major: Interdisciplinary Chemical Sciences. They may also not elect any of the Chemistry minors.

Advising

Students develop a plan for the major in consultation with a program advisor. Those interested in a B.S. degree with a major in Chemical Science (120 credits) or the specialized program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (124 credits) are urged to consult a program advisor during the freshman and/or sophomore years. Prospective majors are advised that further study in chemistry requires adequate performance in early chemistry courses (preferably B- or better) as well as in the mathematics and physics prerequisites. Students interested in an Honors degree should see the Chemistry Honors advisor. Appointments are scheduled online at http://lsa.umich.edu/chem/undergraduates/advising.html. Students interested in the joint program with the College of Engineering should make an appointment with John Stratman [Academic Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall, 734.764.0332] and then make an appointment to see a chemistry department advisor online.

Grade Policies

The department strongly recommends that a student earn a grade of at least C– in all CHEM courses and mathematics, physics, and biology courses that are prerequisite for subsequent elections. A major program grade point average of at least 2.0 is required; this includes chemistry courses, mathematics, physics, and biology prerequisites, and advanced electives that are part of a major plan. Prerequisites must be taken for a grade. Students must request any change in a chemistry course grade within the first fifteen University Business days of the first full term following the term in which the disputed grade was issued.

Prerequisites

  • CHEM 210/211, 215, 216, 241/242, and 260
  • PHYSICS [135/136 or 140/141] and [235/236 or 240/241]
  • MATH 115 (or 120), 116 (or 121), or equivalent sequence.
  • CHEM 262; OR MATH 215 and one of MATH 214, 216 or 217, or equivalent

Requirements

  • CHEM 302 or 303
  • Two of CHEM 351, 402, 419, 420
  • Two of CHEM 447, 461, [463 or 453]
  • CHEM 462 (Note: CHEM 462 is to be taken concurrent with CHEM 461, 463 or 452).
  • Two different courses from the following CHEM 352, 399 (taken over 2 semesters), 436, 482, 483 to total a minimum of 5 credits.
  • Additional 3-credit upper-level elective

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the CHEM subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Honors

The B.S. Chem. Degree is the basis of the Honors degree in Chemistry.

Teaching Certificate

Those seeking a B.S. with a teaching certificate in Chemistry must fulfill departmental as well as School of Education requirements. Students who plan to earn a teaching certificate with a teaching major or minor in Chemistry should contact the School of Education Office of Academic Services.