Possible curricula for a student majoring in chemistry are shown below. (Some electives, as well as the required courses in chemistry, are included.)
For a student arriving at college with a strong background in math and science:
First Year fall CHE 122 General Chemistry II
First Year spring CHE 205 Discoveries in Chemistry CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry
Sophomore fall CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I
Sophomore spring CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II
Junior fall CHE 310 Chemical Research CHE 401 Physical Chemistry I
Junior spring CHE 315 Chemical Research CHE 406 Instrumental Analysis
Senior fall CHE 405A Senior Seminar: Career Explorations CHE 410 Chemical Research
Senior spring CHE 404 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry CHE 405B Senior Seminar CHE 415 Chemical Research
For a student who desires to begin with the first semester of general chemistry:
First Year fall Mathematical preparation (GEN 104)
First Year spring CHE 121 General Chemistry I
Sophomore fall CHE 122 General Chemistry II
Sophomore spring CHE 205 Discoveries in Chemistry CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry
Junior fall CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I CHE 310 Chemical Research
Junior spring CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II CHE 315 Chemical Research CHE 406 Instrumental Analysis
Senior fall CHE 401 Physical Chemistry I CHE 405A Senior Seminar: Career Explorations CHE 410 Chemical Research
Senior spring CHE 404 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry CHE 405B Senior Seminar CHE 415 Chemical Research
Students majoring in chemistry may receive certification to teach chemistry in grades 9-12 in the State of Missouri. A certification program in chemistry has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Procedures to be followed in obtaining teacher certification are included in the Student Handbook for Teacher Certification. Specific course requirements for all certification programs may be found on the checksheets available in the education department office.
