Chemistry

Sequences of Study

1. Chemistry

• Option 1: This sequence is recommended for students seeking entry into graduate school in chemistry.
  
  The chemistry courses required are 111, 112; 111L, 112L; 231, 232; 233L, 234L; 301, 301 L; 345, 346, 346L; 429; 496; plus two advanced chemistry electives chosen from the approved department list. Total hours required in this option are 40. Other science core courses required are Physics I and II (PHY 151, 241); and Analysis I and II (MATH 251, 252). Differential Equations (MATH 365) and Physics III (PHY 242) are recommended courses.

• Option 2: This sequence is recommended for students who plan to enter professional degree programs in medicine, dentistry or allied health fields, or those seeking entry to post-baccalaureate or graduate programs that require science degrees for admission. Students planning to enter the job market directly after graduation would also benefit from the Option 2 sequence.
  
  The chemistry courses required are 111, 112; 111L, 112L; 231, 232; 233L, 234L; 301, 30IL; 345; 429; plus four chemistry electives chosen from the approved departmental list. Total hours required in this option are 40. Other science core courses required are Analysis I and II (MATH 251, 252); Physics I and II (PHY 151, 241). Biochemistry (CHEM 311, 312, 313L), Biology I and II (BIO 111, 112) and one semester of a biology elective are recommended for students who plan to enter professional and allied health programs.

2. Biochemistry

This sequence is strongly recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry. The sequence is valuable also as preparation for entry into medical or dental school, or other allied health disciplines.

The chemistry courses required are 111, 112; 111L, 112L; 231, 232, 233L, 234L; 311, 312, 313L; 345, 346, 346L, 301/301L or 496; 429; 431, 432; plus one advanced chemistry electives chosen from the approved department list. Total hours required in chemistry are 43.

Other science core courses required are Biology 111, 112; Physics I and II (PHY 151, 241); Analysis I and II (MATH 251, 252); and one semester of a biology or mathematics elective, chosen from the approved departmental list.

3. Chemical Engineering

A student enrolled in the Dual Degree Program in Engineering may earn a joint Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

The departmental requirements for the degree are: CHEM 111, 111L, 112, 112L; 231, 232, 233L, 234L; 301, 301L, 345, 346, 346L; 496 - a total of 33 hours. Six additional hours approved by the department are required at 3000/4000-level chemical engineering courses at Georgia Institute of Technology or equivalent courses at another participating Dual Degree Engineering School.

Other science courses required are Physics I, II, and III (PHY 151, 241, 242); Analysis I, II, and III (MATH 251, 252, 323). One semester of an advanced mathematics elective is required, either Applied Math or Linear Algebra (MATH 367 or 214).