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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019
 Academic Departments and Programs Chemistry Getting Started (Majors Guide)
Getting Started (Majors Guide)
How to Explore/Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesFIRST YEAR: Required prerequisite/predictor courses including recommended sequence:
* Recommended course SECOND YEAR: Required prerequisite/predictor courses, including recommended sequence:
Advanced Placement score of 4 or 5: Students planning to major in Chemistry should take the two-term general chemistry sequence: CHEM 121H/122H and should NOT accept AP credit for CHEM 111. Any questions should be addressed to any of the Chemistry advisors listed below. Math Placement Requirements: Minimum Scores Minimum grade in prerequisite courses: A minimum grade of “C-” in prerequisite course(s), or permission of the instructor, is required for enrollment in all Chemistry courses. How to Declare the MajorStudents should see a Chemistry advisor early in their program to be sure they are on schedule and able to take the appropriate courses for timely completion of either the B.A. or the B.S. degree. This is especially true for transfers with Sophomore/Junior standing. Summary of Requirements for the Major After the Second Year:B.S.: CHEM 341, 342, 330, 475, 476, 477, CHEM 388 or CHEM 499 (research project), plus 12 additional upper-level credits as detailed on green curriculum sheets Chemistry Minor: The Chemistry minor requires a minimum of 15 credits of passed Chemistry (CHEM) courses at the 200-level or above, not including 291A (Seminar), 388 (B.S. Independent Research Project), 330 (Writing in Chemistry), 296, 396 (Independent Study), 496 (Independent Research) and 499 (Honors). For further information, contact: Undergraduate Program Office 545-2580 Website: https://www.umass.edu/chemistry/undergraduate-students |