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)
Calculus I (MATH 130)
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General Chemistry II (CHEM 120)
Calculus II (MATH 140)
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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)
Gen. Physics I (PHYS 230) or Physics I – Workshop (PHYS 235)
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Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Gen. Physics II (PHYS 240) or Physics II – Workshop (PHYS 245)
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
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If not previously completed:
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester)
- Calculus II (MATH 140, either semester)
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| Junior |
Spring or Summer Co-Op:
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350)*
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Fall or Summer Co-Op:
Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440)*
If not previously completed: Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
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| Senior |
Chemistry Senior Seminar (CHEM 497)
Fall Co-Op:
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
If not completed: Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350)*
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Spring Co-Op:
Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
If not completed: Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440)*
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
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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)
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*Only one of Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330), Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350), or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440) is required for the major. CHEM 350 and CHEM 440 are offered in alternate years.
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 140, spring semester)
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| Sophomore |
General Chemistry I (CHEM 110)
Calculus I (MATH 130)
Gen. Physics I (PHYS 230) or Physics I – Workshop (PHYS 235)
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General Chemistry II (CHEM 120)
Calculus II (MATH 140)
Gen. Physics II (PHYS 240) or Physics II – Workshop (PHYS 245)
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If not previously completed:
- Calculus I (MATH 130, fall semester)
- Calculus II (MATH 140, either semester)
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| Junior |
Spring or Summer Co-Op:
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 240)
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
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Fall Co-Op:
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 240)
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
Summer Co-Op:
Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
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| Senior |
Chemistry Senior Seminar (CHEM 497)
Fall Co-Op:
Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (CHEM 310) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)
Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350)*
Spring Co-Op:
Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 250)
Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350)*
Summer Co-Op:
Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350)*
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Spring Co-Op:
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (CHEM 320) &
Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry (CHEM ATC, non-credit bearing)*
If not previously completed:
Environmental Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 280)
Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330) or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440)*
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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)
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*Only one of Biological Chemistry (CHEM 330), Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 350), or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 440) is required for the major. CHEM 350 and CHEM 440 are offered in alternate years.
Capstone: The Chemistry capstone is the course Chemistry: Senior Seminar (CHEM 497).
Planning Recommendations: It is highly recommended that students complete Environmental Analytical Chemistry (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), Instrumental Analysis (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)