Chemical Science, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed the following:
- A full year of General Chemistry, Calculus, and Calculus-based Physics
- Students with an associate degree may have additional core requirements depending on community college coursework.
- If you have already taken a full year of Organic Chemistry, your junior year will focus on completing Math and Physics requirements, and you will take CHEM 3000 and CHEM 4985 in the Fall quarter. CHEM 3510/11 and CHEM 3520/21 will replace Organic Chemistry in Winter and Spring quarters.
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 96-98
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum grade requirement: 2.0
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.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| 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) | *CHEM 2520 – Organic Chem: Reactions of Pi-Systems + *CHEM 2521 – Organic Chem Lab: Projects (3+1) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar I (1) | *CHEM 2100 – Fundamental Inorganic Chem (3) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | *MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
| Course | 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 2520 – Organic Chem: Reactions of Pi-Systems + *CHEM 2521 – Organic Chem Lab: Projects (3+1) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 3500 – Physical Chem: Quantum, Spectroscopy, & Bonds (3) | *CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research (1-6) OR *Chem 4950 – Internship (1-5) | *CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthesis Seminar II (1) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | *CHEM Elective (4000 level) (3) | *CHEM 4000 – Instrumental Analysis (5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (3) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.