The chemistry major has four components:
NOTES:
(1) There are two separate introductory sequences, and decisions about where a particular student should enter the CHEM 111-115-116 sequence, whether CHEM 119 would be a better choice, or whether advanced placement is appropriate, are based on the student's high school record, any available AP exam scores, and/or a placement examination administered during New Student Week.
(2)Some courses in the first two clusters ("Structure, Properties, and Synthesis" and "Quantitative Chemistry") can also be used to satisfy the requirement for cluster III (those are coded in green below). Students may count such a course in either cluster in which it appears, but may not use a single course to satisfy the requirements of two different clusters.
The major, structured in this way, can be tailored to suit a variety of student interests. Thus a student whose interests lean very strongly toward the chemistry of biological systems, or a student headed for medical school, might choose to satisfy the cluster requirements as follows:
On the other hand, a student with very strong interests in analytical or physical chemistry, or perhaps materials science, could choose something like the following set of courses:
These choices are atypical, but indicate the extent to which programs can be tailored to individual interests.
American Chemical Society Certification: The American Chemical Society approves the curricula of undergraduate chemistry departments, including Lawrence's program, and will certify chemistry majors whose undergraduate programs meet the society's criteria. Students wishing ACS Certification should complete the following courses: Chemistry 210, 250, 252, 320, 340, 370, 470, 410, and 475, plus at least one additional intermediate or advanced course in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or physics. ACS Certification is not a Lawrence graduation requirement, but an "ACS major" does provide a strong foundation for students planning graduate work in areas related to chemistry.
| THE CHEMISTRY MAJOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introductory and Supporting Courses: 1. Complete One Sequence (or equivalent) | ||
| CHEM 115, 116: Principles of Chemistry | OR | CHEM 119: Accelerated General Chemistry |
| 2. Complete: | ||
| Mathematics 140, 150, 160: Calculus I - III; or equivalent |
AND | Physics 150: Principles of Classical Physics; Physics 160: Principles of Modern Physics; or equivalent |
| 3. Complete Additional Chemistry Courses by Cluster: | ||
| CLUSTER I: STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES, & SYNTHESIS (Complete THREE Courses) | CLUSTER II: QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY (Complete THREE Courses) | CLUSTER III: TOPICS, APPLICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL SUBDISCIPLINES (Complete TWO Courses, at least one of which must have an associated laboratory) |
| 220: Intro. to Materials Science | 210: Analytical Chemistry (Lab) | Any course colored GREEN in column 1 or 2, or |
| 250: Organic Chemistry I (Lab) | 370: Chemical Dynamics | 400: Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
| 252: Organic Chemistry II (Lab) | 470: Quantum Chemistry and Statistical Mechanics | 450: Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| 320: Inorganic Chemistry (Lab) | 410: Instrumental Analysis (Lab) | 440: Advanced Biochemistry |
| 340: Biochemistry (Lab) | 475: Spectroscopy (Lab) | |
| 4. Complete at least one course credit (a total of 6 units) from courses in the Chemistry Seminar Series, CHEM 380, 480, 680. | ||
The major, structured in this way, can be tailored to suit a variety of student interests. Thus a student whose interests lean very strongly toward the chemistry of biological systems, or a student headed for medical school, might choose to satisfy the cluster requirements as follows:
On the other hand, a student with very strong interests in analytical or physical chemistry, or perhaps materials science, could choose something like the following set of courses:
These choices are atypical, but indicate the extent to which programs can be tailored to individual interests.
American Chemical Society Certification: The American Chemical Society approves the curricula of undergraduate chemistry departments, including Lawrence's program, and will certify chemistry majors whose undergraduate programs meet the society's criteria. Students wishing ACS Certification should complete the following courses: Chemistry 210, 250, 252, 320, 340, 370, 470, 410, and 475, plus at least one additional intermediate or advanced course in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or physics. ACS Certification is not a Lawrence graduation requirement, but an "ACS major" does provide a strong foundation for students planning graduate work in areas related to chemistry.