THE BASIC MAJOR – SOPHOMORE START

 

The following schedule is an example of how students may progress through the major.  Chemistry Department faculty are available for help with customizing plans for individual student needs.

 

Ideal for students that did not enroll in General Chemistry during their Freshman year, but are interested in a business, law, or health professional (medical, veterinary, dental, or pharmacy) program or secondary education upon graduation from Sewanee.   

 

Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Sophomore

General Chemistry I (Chem 101)

Calculus I (Math 101)[*]

Distribution/Elective

Distribution/Elective

General Chemistry II (Chem 102)

Calculus II (Math 102)*

Distribution/Elective

Distribution/Elective

Junior

Organic Chemistry I (Chem 201)

Physics 101

Multidimensional Calculus (Math 207)*

Distribution/Elective

Organic Chemistry II (Chem 202)

Junior Seminar (Chem 301) [1/2 course][ ] Inorganic (Chem 308) OR Analysis (Chem 311)[à]

Physics 102

Senior

Thermodynamics & Kinetics (Chem 352)

Mechanistic Biochemistry (Chem 307)à

Research (Chem 444) [1/2 course][€]

Advanced Elective (Chem 4XX)[**]

Elective

Inorganic (Chem 308) OR Analysis (Chem 311)à

Senior Seminar (Chem 401) [1/2 course] 

Research (Chem 444) [1/2 course]€

Elective

Elective

 

á       For General Distribution requirements, choose from the following[  ]

o      English 101

o      History 100

o      Philosophy or Religion course

o      Art & Performing Arts course (Art, Art History, Music, Theatre)

o      Social Science course (Anthropology, Economics, Political Science)

o      Foreign Language course at 300-level

á       General Distribution requirements, as well as two Physical Education courses, must be completed by the junior year.