Degree Requirements - Chemistry BA

The BA degree in Chemistry is intended to fulfill the needs of students who wish a broader liberal arts education. It is recommended for students who wish to enter other scientific or non-scientific fields related to chemistry, such as environmental chemistry, pharmacy, business or law or who are preparing to enter medical or dental schools.

Major Requirements (56 hours required)

Chemistry Requirements

CHEM 211, 212 (4,4) *	General Chemistry I and II	8
CHEM 313, 314 (3,3)	Organic Chemistry I and II	6
CHEM 315, 318 (2,2)	Organic Chemistry Lab I and II	4
CHEM 321	Elementary Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 331, 332 (3,3)	Physical Chemistry I and II	6
CHEM 336, 337 (2,2)	Physical Chemistry Lab I and II	4
CHEM Electives		5
	Total	37

*satisfies Natural Science requirement

Mathematics Requirements

MATH 113, 114 (4,4) **	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and II	8
MATH 213 (3)	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	3
PHYS 243, 245 (3,3)	College Physics I and II	6
PHYS 244, 246 (1,1)	College Physics Lab I and II	2
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PHYS 160, 260 (3,3)	University Physics I and II	6
PHYS 161, 261 (1,1)	University Physics Lab I and II	2
	Total	19

**Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

General Education (University and College) (45-57 Hours)
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Written Communication (ENGL 101, 302)		6
Oral Communication (COMM 100,101, or 104)		3
Literature		6
Information technology proficiency (IT 103)		3
Western Civilization (HIST 100)		3
Fine Arts		3
Philosophy/Religious studies		3
Proficiency in a foreign language		0-12
Social/Behavioral Science		6
Global Understanding		3
Non-Western Culture		3
Synthesis		3
	Total University and College Requirements	42-54

Electives (10-22 hours)

Upper division hours (minimum 45)

Minimum Hours to Graduate 120


	Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055

Degree Requirements - Chemistry BA

Major Requirements (56 hours required)

Chemistry Requirements

*satisfies Natural Science requirement

Mathematics Requirements

**Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

General Education (University and College) (45-57 Hours) View complete list

Total University and College Requirements

42-54

Electives (10-22 hours)

Upper division hours (minimum 45)

Minimum Hours to Graduate 120

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055

General Education (University and College) (45-57 Hours)
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Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055