The Chemistry Major| Degree Requirements | Course Descriptions
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Chemistry is an exciting field in which chemists can look beneath the surface of nature to understand why things behave as they do. Because of the chemist's understanding of the way atoms and molecules interact, we are able to develop new materials to meet society's needs, to design new medicinal drugs for treatment of illness, to analyze the environment for harmful materials and develop ways of removing them, and to synthesize new materials. Chemistry is the central science; it impacts biology and medicine, and draws from physics, mathematics and computer science to help give us better insight into our world.

Department Objectives

1. To provide an appreciation for and acquaintance with the chemist’s description of matter.
2. To provide understanding of the development of chemistry as a branch of science.
3. To illustrate the structure and operation of scientific thought, the relationship between observation and theory, and the development of models and their role in interpreting natural phenomena.
4. To provide the requisite technical materials for students requiring chemistry for their pre-professional preparation and to demonstrate for these students the relationship of chemistry to their chosen fields of study.
5. To provide training and experience in the experimental techniques, theoretical outlooks, and literature of the fields of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry in order to prepare the student for graduate study or for commercial employment as a
   chemist.
6. To encourage development as professional chemists by journal reading, seminars, discussions of professional ethics and ACS Student Affiliate membership.
7. To assist in the understanding of what the study of chemistry reveals about God’s creation.

In addition to the Liberal Arts Core requirements, majors in Chemistry must complete the following Chemistry core:

CH103-4 General Chemistry I and II
CH231 Analytical Chemistry
CH321-2 Organic Chemistry I and II
CH350 Advanced Chemistry Lab
CH401 Physical Chemistry I
CH431 Instrumental Analysis
CH490 Seminar in Chemistry (1 credit each for 3 semesters)
The Chemistry cognate course requirements are: MA151-2 Calculus I and II, one introductory Biology course (BI103-5), and PY201-2 General Physics I and II.


Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Major
The Bachelor of Science is the recommended program for those students planning on professional careers in chemistry, and includes preparation for graduate programs in chemistry. Students in this program must complete the Chemistry core and cognates plus CH351 Advanced Chemistry Lab II and 16 additional credits from the list of Chemistry
electives below. It is highly recommended that students with a professional interest in chemistry engage in independent research by taking CH499 Research in Chemistry, and present a senior seminar.

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry Major
Bachelor of Arts students must take the Chemistry core and cognates listed above, plus three credits from the list of Chemistry electives below.

Chemistry Elective Options:
BI103 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics
BI104 Introduction to Ecology and Diversity
BI105 Introduction to Plants and Animals
MA201 Linear Algebra
MA211 Calculus III
CH351 Advanced Chemistry Lab II
CH400 Current Topics in Chemistry
CH402 Physical Chemistry II
CH452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CH491 Biochemistry Lab
CH492 Biochemistry I
CH493 Biochemistry II
CH499 Research in Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry Business Major
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Business is appropriate for students interested in careers in pharmaceutical sales, chemical-industrial management, or chemical/pharmaceutical advertising. In addition to the General Education courses, the course requirements for the Chemistry Business major are as follows:

CH103 General Chemistry I
CH104 General Chemistry II
CH231 Analytical Chemistry
CH321 Organic Chemistry I
CH322 Organic Chemistry II
CH431 Instrumental Analysis
BA110 Introduction to Business
BA112 Principles of Management
BA232 Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics)
BA252 Principles of Marketing
BA311 Organizational Behavior
BA357 Small Business Management
One business elective from BA312, 353, 411, 426
MA151 Calculus I
PY201-2 General Physics I and II

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Major
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is appropriate for the student interested in graduate studies in Biochemistry or preparation for the health professions, especially medicine. In addition to the General Education courses, the course requirements for the Biochemistry major are as follows:

CH103 General Chemistry I
BI103 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics
CH104 General Chemistry II
BI105 Introduction to Plants and Animals
CH231 Analytical Chemistry
CH321 Organic Chemistry I
CH322 Organic Chemistry II
BI390 Junior Seminar
BI393 Cell Biology
CH401 Physical Chemistry
CH490 Senior Seminar
CH491 Biochemistry Lab
CH492 Biochemistry I
CH493 Biochemistry II

Faculty approved co-op or internship (credit not required)
In addition to the above courses, 8 elective credits from Biology and/or Chemistry at the 200 level or above are required.

Cognates required for the Biochemistry major include the following: MA151-2, Calculus I and II, and PY201-2 General Physics I and II.

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science is appropriate for the student interested in criminalistics, laboratory technician or graduate study in the field or health professions. In addition to the General Education courses, the course requirements for the Forensic Science major are as follows:

CH103 General Chemistry I
BI103 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics
CH104 General Chemistry II
BI105 Introduction to Plants and Animals
FS220 Introduction to Forensic Science
CH231 Analytical Chemistry
CH321 Organic Chemistry I
CH322 Organic Chemistry II
FS350 Advanced Lab in Forensic Science
BI492 Biochemistry I or II (BI493)
BI390 Junior Seminar
BI490 Senior Seminar

Faculty approved co-op or internship (credit not required)

In addition to the above courses, 6 elective credits from Biology and/or Chemistry at the 200 level or above are required.
Cognates required for the Forensic Science major include: MA151 Calculus I, PY201-2 General Physics I and II, CJ251 Criminology, CJ252 Introduction to Criminal Justice, and PS372 Abnormal Psychology.

Chemistry Minor
The requirements for the Chemistry minor are as follows:
CH103 General Chemistry I with Lab
CH104 General Chemistry II with Lab
CH231 Analytical Chemistry with Lab
CH321 Organic Chemistry I with Lab

Chemistry Department
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Avenue
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170 
Phone: 617-745-3551 | email: Chemistry Department Head

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