Chemistry is an interdisciplinary subject based on physics and mathematics. Course work at the advanced and upper division levels in chemistry is divided into five sub-areas of the field: Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, and Biochemistry. Students wishing to pursue graduate work in chemistry should have a minimum of two courses in organic, physical, and analytical chemistry and at least one course in inorganic or biochemistry. Analytical chemistry should include a course in instrumentation with a laboratory. These requirements exceed the Charter Oak concentration requirements, but are strongly suggested for students planning graduate study in Chemistry. This concentration requires minimum of 39 credits.

Concentration Requirements:

Requirement	Credits
Introductory Chemistry with laboratory	8 credits
Organic Chemistry with laboratory (not upper level)	8 credits
Inorganic Chemistry with/without laboratory	3 or 4 credits
Physical Chemistry with/without laboratory	3 or 4 credits
Instrumental Analysis	4 credits
Calculus	6 to 8 credits
Physics	4 credits
Capstone - CHE 499 (Culminating course in concentration)	3 credits
TOTAL	39

Notes: Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration.

At least one upper level course in addition to instrumentation must include a laboratory (physical, inorganic, advanced organic or biochemistry.

An optional method of establishing a Chemistry concentration: The GRE Subject Test in Chemistry evaluated at 24 credits (15 lower, 9 upper), plus at least 12 additional credits. Because the GRE does not include a laboratory component, students who use this option are required to complete two upper level laboratory courses; at least one these should be a laboratory course in instrumentation unless the student meets this outcome through job experience, plus the 3 credit capstone.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Chemistry will be able to:

1. demonstrate thorough knowledge of general and organic chemistry, calculus, and physics to support upper level courses;
2. demonstrate upper level knowledge in at least three of the five areas of chemistry to provide a broad understanding of the fields;
3. demonstrate laboratory skills in at least two different upper division areas of chemistry, in addition to those in basic organic chemistry;
4. demonstrate skills in instrumentation;
5. utilize information literacy skills to find and read articles in chemical literature;
6. demonstrate skills in technical writing and oral communication through lab reports, research papers, and oral presentations of their work; and
7. apply ethical principles in implementing decisions.

Concentration Plan of Study Forms

The concentration plan of study (CPS) is the tool you will use to plan your degree completion program. The CPS form offers information on how subject requirements can be met. You may download the form below as a Microsoft Word document (form will open in a new window). To request a course subsitution in a CPS, use the Request for Substitution Form. Additional information on the concentration is also available in the Official Catalog.

• Chemistry CPS Form
• Chemistry (GRE Option) CPS Form

Please Note: for prospective students this form should simply serve as a guide. Once you have matriculated (enrolled), you will receive personalized degree planning advice from your Academic Counselor.