Chemistry Major

A chemistry major at Mercyhurst has available several options that result in a broad and high quality preparation in mathematics and basic sciences. The chemistry major is well-suited to careers in industrial or governmental settings or for entrance into graduate school. A chemistry major can also prepare to teach science at grades 7-12 by satisfying the appropriate certification requirements.

Required Courses

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Freshman Level:

• Math 170 Calculus I
• Math 171 Calculus II
• Chem 121/122 General Chemistry I & Lab
• Chem 121/122 General Chemistry II & Lab

Sophomore Level:

• Math 233 Calculus III
• Phys 201/203 General Physics I & Lab
• Phys 202/206 General Physics II & Lab
• Chem 240/241 Organic Chemistry I & Lab
• Chem 242/243 Organic Chemistry II & Lab
• Chem 230 Quantitative Analysis
• Chem 250 Writing and Communication for Scientists
• Sci 235 Computational Science

Junior/Senior Level:

• Chem 341 Physical Chemistry I
• Chem 351 Physical Chemistry II
• Chem 314 Advanced Organic Chemistry
• Chem 313 Advanced Synthesis Lab (1 credit)
• Chem 333/334 Instrumental Analysis & Lab
• Chem 335/336 Spectral Interpretation & Lab
• Chem 310 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
• Sci 235 Computational Science
• Chem 410 Research I
• Chem 409 Seminar

Recommended Courses:

• Chem 331/332 Biochemistry I & Lab
• Math 240 Differential Equations (prior to taking Physical Chemistry)

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

Same course requirements as the B.S. degree, except Calculus III is not required