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Chemistry Major


Chemistry continues to be one of science’s most versatile majors:  A chemistry major can do almost anything relating to science. Our graduates have gone on to careers in environmental analysis,  pharmaceutical drug discovery, agricultural chemistry, polymer and materials science, medical research,  marketing, forensics,  teaching, just to mention a few.   Others have pursued the medical professions, gaining entry into medical, veterinary, and dental schools.

We encourage research-oriented students to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, and recent graduates have obtained full fellowships in M.S. and Ph.D. programs at Lehigh, Delaware,  Washington (St. Louis), Princeton,  North Carolina State,  Duke, Penn State, Ohio State,  Southern Mississippi, and others.   

The Cedar Crest chemistry and biochemistry programs allow you to work closely with faculty to structure your academic program, carry out student-faculty research, gain an internship experience,  obtain a summer research fellowship, work for the Department as a student instructional assistant,  and enjoy the activities of the Chemistry Club, an American Chemical Society student affiliate group. 

The Chemistry Major requires the following course work in chemistry:

CHE 111 and 112   Chemical Principles and Analysis/Equilibrium

CHE 205 and 206   Organic Chemistry I and II

CHE 300   Technical Information              

CHE 302   Instrumental Analysis             

CHE 306   Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHE 307   Biochemistry I                         

CHE 331   Inorganic Chemistry                                             

CHE 335   Physical Chemistry      

CHE 352   Seminar

CHE 391 or 393   Research or Internship                                                     

Also two courses from the “Controlled Pool:” 

CHE 308   Biochemistry II

CHE 314   Toxicology

CHE 341   Polymers

CHE 344   Heterocyclics

CHE 347   Trace Evidence

Also, one year of college physics, one year of college calculus (Students going on to graduate school take additional calculus). 

Other options:    Forensic Science Concentration or Teacher Certification

These programs are integrated in with the chemistry major for those who choose them.  Some special courses are associated with these pathways, and teacher candidates must complete all education courses required for certification. 

The Chemistry Minor requires the following course work in chemistry:  CHE 111, 112, 205, 206, 331, and 4 additional chemistry credits at the 300-level; also one year of physics and one year of college calculus.