Chemistry Majors and Minors


Requirements for Major in Chemistry

The core and distribution requirements for a major in chemistry are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that mathematics (3 hours) and natural science lab (4 hours) are fulfilled by non-chemistry courses that are included in the chemistry major requirements.

Entering freshmen who plan to major in chemistry should plan to take MAT 145. Calculus I the first year. Placement in Calculus is based on a strong high school math background (through trigonometry) which is evidenced by an SAT math score of 600 or ACT math of 25. Students who do not place into Calculus should sit for the Math Placement Exam during Orientation.

The chemistry major calls for early and extensive counseling of students in order that they be properly informed of the requirements and aims of the program. Students entering this program will ordinarily have to make their decisions earlier in their college career than is necessary for some other programs.

The department assesses its program in part through the administration of nationally-standardized examinations as final examinations in each of it courses or course sequences. Students who complete chemistry courses at other institutions should have their scores on the appropriate Examinations Institute of the American Chemical Society test transmitted to the Chemistry Department. Otherwise the examination must be taken at Covenant. A score of 50 percentile or above is expected if a transferred course is to satisfy a program requirement which specifies a particular chemistry course.

 

Core requirements
51
Electives
13

 

Chemistry Major and Supporting Course Requirements

General Professional Option

CHE 121-122. General Chemistry I, II
8
CHE 225. Analytical Chemistry
4
CHE 323-324. Organic Chemistry I, II
8
CHE 326. Instrumental Analysis
4
CHE 425-426. Physical Chemistry I, II
8
CHE 491. Meta-chemistry and the SIP ‘S’
2
CHE 492. Senior Integration Paper
2
Chemistry electives
6
(If a minor is desired, electives may be reduced to 3 hours)
MAT 145-146. Calculus I, II
8
MAT 247. Calculus III
4
PHY 231-232. General Physics ‘W’
8

 

Total hours for the major
62
Total degree hours
126

 

Georgia Secondary School Certification

Certification to teach chemistry at the secondary level can be pursued by selecting a concentration in chemistry within the major in natural science. See the requirements for the Broad Fields Science Certification in the Natural Science section.

 

Requirements for Minor in Chemistry

CHE 121-122. General Chemistry I, II
8
Chemistry electives (CHE 225 or above)
12

 

Total hours for the minor
20

At least 12 of these 20 hours must be completed at Covenant.

 

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