Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
General Chemistry I (CHEM 110)
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General Chemistry II (CHEM 120)
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Based upon math placement record:
- Precalculus (MATH 120, either semester), or
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester) and Calculus II (MATH 140, spring semester)
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| Sophomore |
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 240)
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Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Environmental Analysis (CHEM 280)
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If not previously completed:
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester)
- Calculus II (MATH 140, either semester)
If Calculus I (MATH 130) has been completed:
- Physics I - Workshop (PHYS 235, fall semester)
- Physics II - Workshop (PHYS 245, spring semester)
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| Junior |
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310)
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
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Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320)
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
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If not previously completed:
- Environmental Analysis (CHEM 280, spring semester)
- Physics I - Workshop (PHYS 235, fall semester)
- Physics II - Workshop (PHYS 245, spring semester)
Possibly take one upper level elective:
- Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330, fall semester)
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 350, spring semester)
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440, spring semester)
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| Senior |
Chemistry Senior Seminar (CHEM 497)
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If not previously completed:
- Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310, fall semester)
- Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320, spring semester)
- Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, both semesters)
Complete one upper level elective (if needed):
- Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330, fall semester)
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 350, spring semester)
- Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM 410, spring semester)
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440, spring semester)
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Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
If recommended by chemistry placement record:
- Concepts of Chemistry (CHEM 100, spring semester)
Based upon math placement record:
- Precalculus (MATH 120, either semester), or
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester) and Calculus II (MATH 130, spring semester)
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| Sophomore |
General Chemistry I (CHEM 110)
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General Chemistry II (CHEM 120)
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If not previously completed:
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester)
- Calculus II (MATH 140, either semester)
If Calculus I (MATH 130) has been completed:
- Physics I - Workshop (PHYS 235, fall semester)
- Physics II - Workshop (PHYS 245, spring semester)
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| Junior |
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 240)
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Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Environmental Analysis (CHEM 280)
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If not previously completed:
- Physics I - Workshop (PHYS 235, fall semester)
- Physics II - Workshop (PHYS 245, spring semester)
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| Senior |
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310)
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
Chemistry Senior Seminar (CHEM 497)
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Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320)
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
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Complete one upper level elective:
- Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330, fall semester)
- Advanced Analytical (CHEM 350, spring semester)
- Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM 410, spring semester)
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440, spring semester)
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Capstone: The Chemistry capstone is the course Chemistry: Senior Seminar (CHEM 497).
Planning Recommendations: It is highly recommended that students complete Environmental Analysis (CHEM 280) in their sophomore year as preparation for taking Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC). Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM
ATC) is taken concurrently with Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310) and Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) as the laboratory portion of these courses.
Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in chemistry or related fields are strongly encouraged to:
- engage in faculty-led research. Students should discuss opportunities with faculty during their junior year.
- complete an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree in Chemistry.
Students planning to complete the ACS certified degree must meet the requirements of the Hendrix College Chemistry Major and take the following additional courses:
- Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330)
- Either Advanced Biological Chemistry (CHEM 335), Advanced Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 350), or Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM 410).
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440)
- Either Directed Research (CHEM 450, for academic credit) or Directed Research (CHEM 460, no academic credit)