Chemistry, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan.*Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 80
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Please see MySeattleU for elective options
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + *CHEM 1501 – General Chem Lab I (4+1) | *CHEM 1510 – General Chem II + *CHEM 1511 – General Chem Lab II (4+2) | *CHEM 1520 – General Chem II (4) OR *CHEM 1590 – Research Focused General Chem III (5) |
| Course 2 | *MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | *MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | *MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure & Reactivity + *CHEM 2501 – Organic Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | *CHEM 2510 – Organic Chem: Functional Group Interconversion + *CHEM 2511 – Organic Chem Lab: Applications (4+2) | *PHYS 1070 – Thermodynamics, Optics, & Modern Physics* + *PHYS 1071+ Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1051 – Lab* (4+1) | *PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + *PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) | *CHEM 3510 – Physical Chem: Thermodynamics & Kinetics + *CHEM 3511 – Physical Chem Lab: Techniques & Analysis (3+2) | *CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) | General Elective (10) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) | |
| Course 4 | General Elective (3) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research (1-6) OR *Chem 4950 – Internship (1-5) | *CHEM Elective (5) | *CHEM 4995 (1) |
| Course 2 | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (14) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (6 or more) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan by module recommendation. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module:
- Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
- Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning Health Care
- Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Contact your Advising Center for support:
Science & Engineering Advising: se-adv@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising