Program Overview and Description
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Chemistry is designed to prepare students to apply physical and mathematical concepts to chemical systems. This major combines foundational courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics with advanced coursework in chemistry and other physical/mathematical disciplines to develop depth within a particular area of interest. This major fulfills most of the pre-engineering requirements for the Washington University in St. Louis dual-degree engineering programs, including the recommended courses for Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, while also preparing non-dual-degree students for careers and further education in engineering, chemistry, and the applied sciences.
B.S., Applied Chemistry requirements (62 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required coursework | ||
| CHM 203 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 204 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 205 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 206 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 315 | Quantitative and Statistical Analysis * | 4 |
| CHM 321 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 322 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 323 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 324 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 341 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 342 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 343 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 499 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 245 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 249 | Modeling the Physical World I | 3 |
| or MTH 246 | Calculus II | |
| MTH 349 | Modeling the Physical World II | 3 |
| or MTH 347 | Calculus III | |
| PHY 221 | Advanced General Physics I:Modeling the Physical World | 3 |
| or PHY 213 | General Physics for the Physical Sciences I | |
| PHY 222 | Advanced General Physics II:Modeling the Physical World | 3 |
| or PHY 214 | General Physics for the Physical Sciences II | |
| PHY 205 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 206 | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| MTH 350 | Applied Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 3 |
| CSC 221 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Nine (9) additional credits in CHM and/or related subjects such as PHY, MTH, or CSC, number 300 or above, with major advisor approval. Students participating in the dual-degree engineering program may count up to 6 hours of upper-division coursework from the affiliated institution toward this requirement. | ||
| Total Credits | 62 | |
| * | Waived for students who have completed CHM 285 Advanced General Chemistry II and CHM 286 Chemical and Statistical Analysis Laboratory. |