CHEMISTRY MAJOR WORKSHEETS

SEQUENCE OF CORE COURSES FOR MAJORS (PREDECLARATION)

           The following is a typical schedule for the core and prerequisite courses for a student who plans do declare for a chemistry major. This plan assumes the student does not have advanced placement credits. There are several options for fulfilling the Physics requirements (53L/54L, 41L/42L, 61L/62L).

                                                Fall                                          Spring

                        Fr                     CHEM 31L                             CHEM 151L
                                                [MATH 31L]                          [MATH 32L]

                        So                    CHEM 152L                           CHEM 32L
                                                [PHY 53L]                             [PHY 54L]
                                                [MATH 103]*                            

                 *MATH 103 is only required for B.S. Degree with no concentration.

 

Note:     
Physics is normally taken in the sophomore year. Likewise,  MATH 31L and 32L are taken in the first year since they are prerequisites for introductory Physics courses.

Physics and Mathematics courses may be taken at other times, but only with considerable loss of flexibility in scheduling.  See below for information about fulfilling physics requirements with transfer courses.

FULFILLING PHYSICS REQUIREMENTS WITH APPROVED TRANSFER COURSES

Course(s) transferred as PHY 888 may be substituted for required physics courses: PHY 41L-42L, PHY 53L-54L; OR 61L-62L, in either the A.B. or B.S. chemistry major, provided the physics course(s) are (1) calculus-based, (2) taken at an institution that is accredited by the American Chemical Society, and (3) are the courses that are required for an ACS-certified degree at that institution.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHEMISTRY MAJOR

A.B. DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY

               The A.B. degree program allows greater flexibility in scheduling and course selection, while still maintaining the integrity of the Chemistry major. Students with interests in a second under-graduate major or in advanced work in a professional school (e.g. medical, dental, veterinary, business, or law) following graduation should consider this program. Students with an interest in employment in the chemical or a related industry, or in advanced study in chemistry or a related science (e.g. Biochemistry or Pharmacology) may also consider this program, although they are encouraged to augment their program with additional upper-level chemistry courses. Students in this category should consult their faculty advisers early in their junior year.

 

AB Degree
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____

OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

Option 1
Any 3:
CHEM 117 ____
CHEM 176 ____ 
BCH 227 ____
BCH 228 ____
CHEM 275 ____

OR

Option 2
Any 1:
CHEM 117 ____
CHEM 176 ____ 
BCH 227 ____
CHEM 275 ____
AND
CHEM 191B ____
CHEM 192 ____

OR

Equiv. to 191B:
______ ____
Equiv. to 192:
______ ____

OR
↓

 

 

Option 3.1 PHYSICS Emphasis
CHEM 166 ____
OR CHEM 176 ____
AND any 2:
PHY 143 ____
PHY 181 ____
PHY 182 ____

OR

Option 3.2 MATH Emphasis
CHEM 166 ____
OR CHEM 176 ____
AND either pair:
MTH 104/131 ___/___
OR MTH 107/108 ___/___

OR

Option 3.3 Biology Emphasis
BCH 227 ____
AND any 2:
BIO 151L ____
BIO 152L ____
BIO 118 ____
BIO 119 ____
BIO 184L ____
BIO 185L ____
BIO 244 ____

 

 

 

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B.S. DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY

           The B.S. degree program is recommended for students planning to undertake graduate study in Chemistry or a related science (e.g. BCH or PHR) or for those contemplating employment in the chemical industry following graduation. 

*Certification of the BS degree by the American Chemical Society. (New description as of fall 2008.) Certification of the BS degree by the American Chemical Society requires selection of Biochemistry 227 and Chemistry 192 (or its equivalent in a chemistry related discipline) plus Chemistry 197.

Note:   CHEM 165/167L is a prerequisite for most upper level chemistry courses and is usually taken in the junior year. Since PHY 61L-62L, or 53L-54L, or 41L-42L are prerequisites for CHEM 165, Physics is normally taken in the sophomore year. Since MATH 31L and 32L are prerequisites for introductory physics courses, they are taken in the first year. Since MATH 103 is a prerequisite for Chem 165, it needs to be taken in sophomore year. Physics and Math courses may be taken in other semesters, but only with considerable loss of flexibility in scheduling.

BS Degree
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

MTH 103 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 166 ____
CHEM 168L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 117 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 180L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____

OR

Equiv. to 191B:
______ ____

 

 

 

 

 

Options

Any 2:
CHEM 192 ____
CHEM 176 ____ 
BCH 227 ____
CHEM 275 ____

OR

Equiv. to 192:
______ ____
Equiv. to 275:
______ ____

 

 

 

 

 

ACS-certified degree
requires CHEM 192
(or equivalent) and
BCH 227 and
CHEM 197 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DEGREE OPTIONS WITH CONCENTRATIONS

The Concentration in Biochemistry
In cooperation with the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine, the
Chemistry Department offers both an A.B. and a B.S. degree in chemistry with concentration in biochemistry. Certification of this concentration is designated on the official transcript.

 

AB Degree Concentration in Biochemistry
(2009 Revision)

1. On the blank following either CHEM 18 or 19, indicate entrance credit by "AP".
2. On the blank following a completed course, indicate the grade earned, or "TR"
    for an approved course transferred from another institution.
3. On the blank following a planned course, indicate the semester and year
    in which you intend to take the course. Use F09 for fall of 2009, S09 for spring
    of 2009, and SS09 for summer session of 2009.
4. In the "Done" column, place an "x" for completed requirements.

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCH 227 ____
BCH 228 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____

OR

BIO 191 ____

OR 

BCH 210 ____ 

 

 

 

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BS Degree Concentration in Biochemistry
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____
CHEM 176 ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 117 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIO 118 ____
BIO 119 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCH 227 ____
BCH 228 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____

OR

BIO 191 ____

OR 

BCH 210 ____ 

 

 

 

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The Concentration in Pharmacology
           In conjunction with the Department of Pharmacology in the Duke Medical Center, the Chemistry Department offers both an A.B. and a B.S. degree in chemistry with a Concentration in Pharmacology. Certification of the concentration is designated on the official transcript.
            Pharmacology is more than the study of the mode of action of drugs. It is a science which uses the basic concepts of biology and chemistry to determine how drugs affect the organism; it gives a unique perspective in understanding how cells, organ systems, and organisms function. Unlike other basic science fields, pharmacology combines many disciplines so that one can investigate systematically the mechanisms underlying a biological event—from the molecular level to the whole animal. Pharmacology also allows us to study how biological systems fail, providing information on the etiology of disease and on the mechanisms underlying toxic reactions. Pharmacologic research is essential for the development, testing and use of drugs and other bioactive molecules such as pesticides or industrial chemicals.
            The objective of Pharmacology as an Area of Concentration for Chemistry Majors is to provide students with knowledge of the basic principles underlying the design and actions of drugs and toxic substances. In addition, it provides the opportunity to apply these principles in a research setting. Ultimately, an introduction of pharmacology to undergraduates will encourage interested students to consider graduate study in the fields of pharmacology and/or medicinal chemistry, leading to a career in academic research, in governmental regulatory agencies, or in industry.
            This area of concentration requires that students take specific courses in biological sciences and chemistry in addition to pharmacology, and two semesters of research in Pharmacology. The required courses are BIO 25L (Principles of Biology) and BCH 227 (Introductory Biochemistry), which will provide the necessary biological background for Chemistry majors to proceed with studies in Pharmacology. The two semesters of pharmacology  courses are: PHR 150, which deals with drug actions and reactions, and PHR 160, which deals with Drugs, Brain and Behavior. Students will also spend 2 semesters of independent study. Mentors for independent study are chosen from a list of approved pharmacology faculty. An additional recommended pharmacology course is Mammalian Toxicology (PHR 254). 
 

AB Degree Concentration in Pharmacology
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCH 227 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHARM 150 ____
PHARM 160 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____
CHEM 192 ____

OR

PHARM 297 ____
PHARM 298 ____

 

 

 

 

 

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BS Degree Concentration in Pharmacology
(2009 Revision)


           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____
CHEM 176 ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 117 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCH 227 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHARM 150 ____
PHARM 160 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____
CHEM 192 ____

OR

PHARM 297 ____
PHARM 298 ____

 

 

 

 

 

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The Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
In conjunction with the School for the Environment of Duke University, the Chemistry
Department is pleased to offer both an A.B. and a B.S. degree in Chemistry with
Concentration in Environmental Chemistry. Official recognition of the completion of the
requirements given below will appear on the permanent transcript of a major. 

 

AB Degree Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENV 160 ____

 OR

CE 120L ____

 

 

 

 

 

  ANY 2:
ENV 179 ____
ENV 240 ____
ENV 242 ____
ENV 243 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____

OR

ENV 191 ____

OR 

CE 197 ____

 

 

 

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BS Degree Concentration in Environmental Chemistry
(2009 Revision)

 

           Prerequisites

Done

MTH 31L ____
MTH 32L ____

OR

MTH 41L _____

 

 

 

 

 

PHY 53L ____
PHY 54L ____

OR

PHY 61L _____
PHY 62L _____

OR

PHY 41L _____
PHY 42L _____

 

 

 

BIO 19 ____

OR

BIO 25L ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 31L ____
CHEM 32L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 31L ____

OR

CHEM 18 ___
CHEM 43L ____

OR

CHEM 19 ___

 

Advanced

CHEM 151L ____
CHEM 152L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 161 ____
CHEM 163L ____
CHEM 176 ____

 OR

CHEM 165 ____
CHEM 167L ____
CHEM 166 ____

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 131 ____
CHEM 133L ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 117 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENV 160 ____

 OR

CE 120L ____

 

 

 

 

 

  ANY 2:
ENV 179 ____
ENV 240 ____
ENV 242 ____
ENV 243 ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 191B ____

OR

ENV 191 ____

OR 

CE 197 ____

 

 

 

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