The Chemistry Major & Concentrations

Courses required for the major are:
CHE 111  CHE 112 or 112H  CHE 151  CHE 152 or 152H 
CHE 230  CHE 235  CHE 265   CHE 265L or 266L  CHE 355

And an additional 13 credits from the following courses, at least two credits of which must come from CHE 342, CHE 356, or CHE 373:
CHE 266  CHE 265L  CHE 266L  CHE 330  CHE 341  CHE 342  
CHE 356  CHE 372   CHE 373   CHE 391H    CHE392H/393H
CHE 266 is strongly recommended.

Students should check all courses for the accompanying prerequisites. In addition, students are required to demonstrate writing proficiency in the major in one of the following courses by the end of their junior year:
CHE 342  CHE 356  CHE 265L  CHE 346  CHE 373  CHE 266L

Computer proficiency is fulfilled by completing the major requirements.

The Chemistry Major with ACS Certification
Courses required for the ACS-certified major are:
CHE 111  CHE 112 or 112H CHE 151 CHE 152 or 152H CHE 230   CHE 235 CHE 265  CHE 265L CHE 266 CHE 266L  CHE 341  CHE 355  CHE 356 CHE 372  CHE 373   CHE 395Y
Two other 300-level courses
MA 117 and 118 (must be taken before CHE 265 or CHE 266)

Concentration in Biochemistry
Students should check all courses for the accompanying prerequisites.
Courses required for the biochemistry concentration are:
CHE 111 CHE 112 or 112H CHE 151 CHE 152 or 152H 
CHE 230  CHE 235 CHE 265 CHE 266 or 265L   CHE 341  CHE 342  CHE 345 CHE 346
Two other 200- or 300-level chemistry courses, excluding 290, 294, 295, 391H, 392H, 393H, and 395Y

In the Biological Sciences Department, at least seven credit hours above the 100 level are required. These seven credits shall come from:
BIO 210  BIO 214  BIO 220  BIO 224  BIO 354

Concentration in Secondary Education with Certification in Chemistry
Students planning to teach chemistry in secondary schools after graduation should consult with the chairs of the Departments of Chemistry and Education as early as possible in their academic careers for certification requirements in education. For certification requirements, see description under the Education Department.

Dual-Degree Programs in Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular, Environmental, and Materials Science Engineering
Goucher College has established a dual-degree program through which students earn both a bachelor of arts degree from Goucher and a bachelor of science degree from the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University. The purpose of the dual-degree program is to enable students to explore the liberal arts and sciences, while developing professional knowledge and experience in biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, environmental, or materials science engineering. A more comprehensive description of the science and engineering dual-degree programs can be found on page 210 of the catalogue. Consult program director LeLeng To Isaacs for additional information.