B.A. Chemisrty Four-Year Calendar:
This calendar is intended to help students plan their career at Kent State University. Be aware that some courses are offered only in the spring, or only in the fall. If you have any questions, make an appointment with a chemistry department advisor.
Courses listed in red are those specifically required by the Chemistry Department. These should be taken in the order indicated.
| Year 1, Fall Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| General Chem. I (see Note A below) |
CHEM 10060 | 4 | ||
| General Chem. Lab I (see Note A below) |
CHEM 10062 | 1 | ||
| Algebra for Calculus | MATH 11010 | 3 | ||
| Trigonometry | MATH 11022 | 2 | ||
| First Year Colloquium | US 10097 | 1 | ||
| College Writing I | ENG 11011 | 3 | ||
| Elective (see Note B below) |
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| Year 1, Spring Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| General Chem. II (see Note A below) |
CHEM 10061 | 4 | ||
| General Chem. Lab II (see Note A below) |
CHEM 10063 | 1 | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 12002 | 5 | ||
| Electives (see Note B below) |
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| Year 2, Fall Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Organic Chem. I or Basic Organic Chem. I |
CHEM 30481 or CHEM 20481 |
3-4 | ||
| Organic Chem. Lab I | CHEM 30475 | 2 | ||
| General College Physics I | PHY 13001 and PHY 13021 |
5 | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (see Note C below) |
4 | |||
| College Writing II | ENG 21011 | 3 | ||
| Year 2, Spring Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Organic Chem. II or Basic Organic Chem. II |
CHEM 30482 or CHEM 20482 |
2-3 | ||
| Organic Chem. Lab II | CHEM 30476 | 2 | ||
| Aqueous Inorganic Chemistry | CHEM 30360 | 2 | ||
| General College Physics II | PHY 13002 and PHY 13022 |
5 | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language II (see Note C below) |
4 | |||
| Elective (see Note B below) |
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| Year 3, Fall Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Quantitative Analysis | CHEM 30101 | 2 | ||
| Quantitative Analysis Lab | CHEM 30102 | 2 | ||
| Basic Concepts Physical Chem. | CHEM 40567 | 4 | ||
| Intermediate Foreign Language I (see Note C below) |
3 | |||
| Elective (see Note B below) |
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| Chemistry Electives (see Note D below) |
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| Year 3, Spring Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Intro. Biological Chem. | CHEM 30284 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Physical Chemistry Lab | CHEM 40568 | 1 | ||
| Intermediate Foreign Language II (see Note C below) |
3 | |||
| Chemistry Electives (see Note D below) |
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| Elective (see Note B below) |
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| Year 4, Fall Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Interm. Inorganic Chem. I | CHEM 40361 | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Electives (see Note D below) |
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| Elective (see Note B below) |
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| Year 4, Spring Semester | ||||
| Course name | Course number | Credits | ||
| Chemistry Electives (see Note D below) |
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| Elective (see Note B below) |
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Notes
A: Students can substitute Honors General Chemistry I and II, CHEM 10960 (5) and CHEM 10961 (5), in place of the normal General Chemistry sequence.
B: Includes LER electives.
C: Any foreign language may be used to satisfy this requirement.
D: A total of 2-3 hours should be selected from the following list: CHEM 30050 (2); CHEM 40362 (2); CHEM 40248 (3); CHEM 40483 (1); CHEM 40477 (1); CHEM 40796 (1-2) or other departmentally approved electives. These courses are typically taken during the junior or senior years. .
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