Chemistry Degree Plan
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Professional Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
- Standard Option
- Teacher Preparation
Admission to the Major Requirements
Students may be admitted as Chemistry majors upon declaring their intent to the department.
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Suggested Classes for First-year Students
- Chem 105: Principles of Chemistry I
- Chem 106: Principles of Chemistry II
Suggested Classes for Transfer Students
If transferring in as a junior (two years of CC):
- One year (3 terms) organic chemistry
- One year (3 terms) calculus-based physics and multi-variable calculus (equivalent of Math 273)
If transferring in after freshman year (one year of CC):
- One year (3 terms) of general chemistry
- At least the equivalent of Math 171
Math Requirement
- Math 171: Calculus I (BS & BA)
- Math 172: Calculus II (BS)
- Math 273: Calculus III (BS)
- Math 220: Introductory Linear Algebra (BS)
Core Courses BA & BS
- Chem 105, 106: Principles of Chemistry I & II
- Chem 220, 222: Quantitative Analysis & Lab
- Chem 345, 348: Organic Chemistry I, II & Lab
- Chem 370: Chemical Biology
- Chem 398: Undergraduate Seminar
- Chem 485: Senior Thesis in Chemistry
BA Degree Courses
- Chem 301: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
- Chem 338: Physical Chemistry for Chemical Biology
- 5 Credits of 300 or 400 level course work from BS Courses
- Biology 106: Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology
- Biology 107: Introductory Biology: Cell Biology & Genetics
- Stat 212: Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Physics 101/111, 102/112: General Physics I & II
BS Degree Courses
- Chem 330: Problem Solving in Physical Chemistry
- Chem 331, 333: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics & Lab
- Chem 332, 334: Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics & Lab
- Chem 347: Organic Qualitative Analysis Laboratory
- Chem 425, 426: Quantitative Instrumental Analysis & Lab
- Chem 401: Modern Inorganic Chemistry
- Chem 410: Advanced Synthesis and Characterization
- Chem 495: Directed Research
- Chem 499: Special Problems
- Biology 102: General Biology
- OR Biology 106: Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology
- OR Biology 107: Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics
- Physics 201/211, 202/212: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & II
For more information
chem.wsu.edu
chemistry@wsu.edu
509-335-5585
Program Strengths
- Faculty publish their research in journals and attract more than $6 million in external funding each year.
- Learn from a faculty of recognized scientists who provide opportunities for students to conduct independent research and present work at national meetings. Bachelor of Science Chemistry majors are required to participate in research.
- WSU’s Chemistry Department is a premier research programs in Nuclear and Radiochemistry.
- The department has produced several winners of the prestigious national Goldwater Scholarship.
- Graduates have a high success rate in obtaining employment or being accepted into prestigious graduate and professional schools.
- The department is nationally known for its excellent undergraduate preparation and state-of-the-art lab facilities.
- Students can join a math, science, and engineering residence hall and share classes with neighbors, study together, and use the hall’s computer lab.
- The Chemistry Learning Center is located on the third floor of Troy Hall.
Student Club
Chemistry Club
Career Options
- Medical professions
- Science teaching
- Chemical engineering
- Industrial research and development
- Research chemistry
- Industrial sales, marketing, and technical service
- Government laboratory chemistry
- Forensic science
- Science writing
- Medical and pharmaceutical sales and research