Degree Requirements
All students are required to complete overall degree requirements in addition to their major. Please see Degree Completion Requirements for full details for students entering in the 2024-2025 catalog year.
Those students who started at Hiram prior to the 2024-2025 academic year will follow the Degree Requirements outlined in your catalog of record.
Major Requirements
The chemistry major assumes knowledge of basic chemistry. For most persons this will be demonstrated by successful completion of the general chemistry course sequence, CHEM 12000 GEN I:STRUCTURE/BOND-W/LAB:SM/CHEM 12100 GEN II:INTR CHEM ANLS-W/LAB:SM. Students scoring 5 on the AP chemistry examination are deemed to have successfully completed the general chemistry requirement. Students scoring a 4 on the AP chemistry exam will receive credit for CHEM 12000 GEN I:STRUCTURE/BOND-W/LAB:SM, and may register for CHEM 12100 GEN II:INTR CHEM ANLS-W/LAB:SM.
Chemistry (non-ACS) Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CHEM 22000 | INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 23000 | INTRO TO INORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 24000 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 32000 | INTERMED ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 35000 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 48000 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective | ||
| Select one course from the 30000- or 40000-level 1 | 1-4 | |
| Required Correlative Courses | ||
| MATH 19800 | CALCULUS I:MM | 4 |
| MATH 19900 | CALCULUS II:MM | 4 |
| PHYS 21300 | FUNMNTLS OF PHYSICS-W/LAB I:SM | 4 |
| PHYS 21400 | FUNMNTL OF PHYSICS-W/LAB II:SM | 4 |
| Total Hours | 38-41 | |
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Students who pursue the chemistry major will be advised to take additional courses for entrance to graduate programs.
ACS Requirements
The ACS (American Chemical Society) Certified Chemistry major requires the following combination of correlative, foundational, in-depth coursework, and capstone course:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Correlative Courses | 16 | |
| CALCULUS I:MM | ||
| CALCULUS II:MM | ||
| FUNMNTLS OF PHYSICS-W/LAB I:SM | ||
| FUNMNTL OF PHYSICS-W/LAB II:SM | ||
| Foundational Courses | 20 | |
| INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | ||
| INTRO TO INORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB * | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS-W/LAB * | ||
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I-W/LAB | ||
| BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY-W/LAB | ||
| In-Depth Courses | 8 | |
| INTERMED ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | ||
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II-W/LAB * | ||
| Plus two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| SPC TPC: a | ||
or BCHM 38100 | SPC TPC: | |
| INTERMED BIOCHEMISTRY-W/LAB | ||
| Your choice of one research course: b | ||
| INDEPENDENT RESEARCH | ||
| RESEARCH TECHNIQUES: CHEM | ||
| INDEPENDENT RESEARCH | ||
| RESEARCH TECHNIQUES BIOCHEM | ||
| Capstone Course | 1 | |
| SENIOR SEMINAR | ||
| Total Hours | 51-53 | |
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May be repeated for the requirement if different topic
- b
May not be repeated for this requirement
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Alternate year offering, please consult a chemistry advisor for scheduling
Chemistry Pathway
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall 12 Week | Hours | |
| CHEM 12000 | GEN I:STRUCTURE/BOND-W/LAB:SM | 4 |
| MATH 19800 | CALCULUS I:MM | 4 |
| UCS 10101 | FIRST-YEAR ENDURING QUESTIONS | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 12100 | GEN II:INTR CHEM ANLS-W/LAB:SM | 4 |
| MATH 19900 | CALCULUS II:MM | 4 |
| UCS 20201 | ADDRESSING URGENT QUESTIONS | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 22000 | INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| PHYS 21300 | FUNMNTLS OF PHYSICS-W/LAB I:SM | 4 |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 32000 | INTERMED ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| PHYS 21400 | FUNMNTL OF PHYSICS-W/LAB II:SM | 4 |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 35000 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| UCS 30301 | URGENT CHALLENGE SEMINAR:TT | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| CHEM 23000 | INTRO TO INORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB (or elective) 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 24000 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS-W/LAB (or elective) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 48000 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 1 |
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| CHEM Requirement or Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 3-4 | |
| Total Hours | 118-125 | |
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CHEM 23000 and CHEM 24000 are both alternate year offerings.
Chemistry Pathway (American Chemical Society Certified)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall 12 Week | Hours | |
| CHEM 12000 | GEN I:STRUCTURE/BOND-W/LAB:SM | 4 |
| MATH 19800 | CALCULUS I:MM | 4 |
| UCS 10101 | FIRST-YEAR ENDURING QUESTIONS | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 12100 | GEN II:INTR CHEM ANLS-W/LAB:SM | 4 |
| MATH 19900 | CALCULUS II:MM | 4 |
| UCS 20201 | ADDRESSING URGENT QUESTIONS | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 22000 | INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| PHYS 21300 | FUNMNTLS OF PHYSICS-W/LAB I:SM | 4 |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 32000 | INTERMED ORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| PHYS 21400 | FUNMNTL OF PHYSICS-W/LAB II:SM | 4 |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| BCHM 36600 | BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY-W/LAB | 4 |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 35000 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| UCS 30301 | URGENT CHALLENGE SEMINAR:TT | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| CHEM 23000 | INTRO TO INORGANIC CHEM-W/LAB | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 35100 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hiram Core Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall 3 Week | ||
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Spring 12 Week | ||
| CHEM 24000 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS-W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 48000 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 1 |
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring 3 Week | ||
| CHEM In-Depth Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |