B.A. in Chemistry
A major in Chemistry leading to the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 32 semester hours of chemistry and must include the following core courses: CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, 1252L (or 1253L), 2125, 2131, 2131L, 2132, 2132L (or 2136L), 2141, 3111, 3695, 4695, 4696, and three hours of chemistry electives. The three chemistry elective hours may be selected from CHEM 3112, 3113, 3141, 3141L, 3142, 3142L, 4111, 4121, 4133, 4134, 4135, 4165, 4165L, 4166, 4167, 4171, 4175, 4200 or another chemistry course specifically approved for this purpose. Related work in mathematics and physics must include MATH 1241, 1242, PHYS 1101 (or 2101), 1101L (or 2101L), 1102 (or 2102), and 1102L (or 2102L).
Students pursuing the B.A. degree are welcome and encouraged to take CHEM 4900, but this course will not satisfy the chemistry elective requirement. Students may substitute CHEM 4121 for CHEM 2125, or CHEM 3141 or 3142 for CHEM 2141, but only with Departmental approval.
Students majoring in chemistry who are planning future studies in medicine, dentistry, or other allied health professions are urged to consult as early as possible with UNC Charlotte’s Pre-Health Advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Hanie , in addition to consulting with their academic advisor(s) for their majors(s).
Download the degree checklist to keep track of the progress in your major.
Chemistry Courses
Course |
When course is offered |
When you should take this coursea |
Prerequisites (P) |
CHEM 1251 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer I |
Fall, Year 1 |
P: MATH 1100 with a grade of C or better (or equivalent test score) or |
CHEM 1251L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer I |
Fall, Year 1 |
P or C: CHEM 1251 |
CHEM 1252 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer II |
Spring, Year 1 |
P: CHEM 1251 with a C or better |
CHEM 1252L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer II |
Spring, Year 1 |
P: CHEM 1251 with a C or better and 1251L |
CHEM 2131 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer I |
Fall, Year 2 |
P: CHEM 1251 & 1252, each with C or better |
CHEM 2131L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer I |
Fall, Year 2 |
P: CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, |
CHEM 2132 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer II |
Spring, Year 2 |
P: CHEM 2131 with C or better |
CHEM 2132L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer II |
Spring, Year 2 |
P: CHEM 2131L with C or better |
CHEM 3111 (4) |
Fall |
Fall, Year 2 or |
P: CHEM 1252 and 1252L, each |
CHEM 3695 (1) |
Fall, Spring |
Fall or Spring, Year 3 |
None |
CHEM 4695 (1) |
Fall, Spring |
Fall, Year 4 |
P: CHEM 3695 and senior standing |
CHEM 4696 (1) |
Fall, Spring |
Spring, Year 4 |
P: CHEM 3695, 4695, and senior standing |
CHEM 2141 (3) |
Spring |
Spring, Year 3 |
P: CHEM 1252, 1252L with C or |
CHEM 2125 (3) |
Spring |
Spring Year 3 |
P: CHEM 1252 with C or better |
Chemistry Elective |
See listing of chemistry courses |
Year 3 |
See listing of chemistry courses |
Notes:
a Students are urged to plan their schedules in consultation with their academic advisors.
b CHEM 2136L may be taken in lieu of CHEM 2132L (requires permission of the Department).
Mathematics Courses
Course |
When course |
When you should take this course |
Prerequisites (P) |
MATH 1241 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
P: Appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test, MATH 1103 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the Mathematics Department |
Math 1242 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
P: MATH 1241 with a grade of C |
Physics Courses*
Course |
When course is offered |
When you should take this course |
Prerequisites (P) |
PHYS 1101 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
None |
PHYS 1101L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
P or C: PHYS 1101 |
PHYS 1102 (3) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
P: PHYS 1101 with C or better |
PHYS 1102L (1) |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Preferably during Year 1 or Year 2 |
P: PHYS 1101L (or 2101L) |
*Note: PHYS 2101, 2101L, 2102, 2102L also satisfy the Physics requirements for the B.A. degree in Chemistry. PHYS 1101 and 1102 do not satisfy the Physics requirements for any of the B.S. degrees in Chemistry.
Download Sample Course Schedule to get an idea of which courses you’ll take during your college career. Note that this is not a strict schedule, this is merely a guide.