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Chemistry, B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Chemistry
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Catalog Year: 2023
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 and SAT math score of 660 to 800 or an ACT math score of 28 or above or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1440 General Chemistry I4CMultipleScore of 22 or higher on ACT mathematics exam or score of 550 or higher on SAT mathematics exam; or (MTH 0662 with a grade of C or better) or equivalent; or placement above MTH 0662Prerequisite to CHM 1450/1480, Major and General Education course, See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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CHM 1470 General Chemistry Laboratory I1CMultipleNonePrerequisite to CHM 1450/1480, Major and General Education course, See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA, Corequisite: CHM 1440
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Two (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1450 General Chemistry II4CMajorCHM 1440 and 1470 or CHM 1430 and 1470Prerequisite to CHM 2340, See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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CHM 1480 General Chemistry Laboratory II1CMajorNonePrerequisite to CHM 2340, Corequisite: CHM 1450, See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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WRT 1060 Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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MTH 1554 Calculus I4CMultipleMTH 1441 with a grade of (C) or higher; or MTH 1331 and MTH 1332, each with a grade of (C) or higher or placementMajor and General Education (Formal Reasoning) course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Three (14 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 2200 Introduction to Computational Chemistry (Offered Fall 2024)2CMajorCHM 1450 and CHM 1480; MTH 1554 or MTH 1222 recommendedOffered Every Third Semester (Next Offering Winter 2026); Grade of C or higher is needed to take coordinating laboratory experience
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CHM 3250 Analytical Chemistry4CMajorCHM 1450 and CHM 1480Offered Fall only; Four hours of lecture and eight hours of laboratory per week
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MTH 1555 Calculus II4PassingMajorMTH 1554 with a grade of C or higherNo note
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CHM 2340 Organic Chemistry I4CMultipleCHM 1450 and CHM 1480See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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Semester Four (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PHY 1510 Introductory Physics I4CMajorScore of 28 or higher on ACT mathematics exam, or score of 660 or higher on SAT mathematics exam, or MTH 1441 or equivalent, or placement above MTH 1441. MTH 1554 recommendedCorequisite(s): PHY 1100
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PHY 1100 General Physics Lab I1PassingMajorNoneCorequisite(s): PHY 1010 or PHY 1510
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CHM 2350 Organic Chemistry II4CMajorCHM 2340See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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CHM 2370 Organic Chemistry Laboratory2CMajorCHM 2340See note below regarding application for major standing and GPA
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 4254 Biochemistry I3CMajorCHM 2350Offered Fall only; Identical with BCM 4254
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CHM 3620 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (Offered Fall 2025)3CMajorCHM 2350Offered Every Third Semester (Next Offering Winter 2027)
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CHM 4380 Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (Offered Fall 2025)2CMajorCHM 2370 and CHM 3620
Offered Every Third Semester (Next Offering Winter 2027); CHM 3620 may be taken concurrently
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CAS Exploratory4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PHY 1520 Introductory Physics II4PassingMultiplePHY 1010 or PHY 1510Corequisite(s): PHY 1110, Major and General Education (Knowledge Applications)
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PHY 1110 General Physics Lab II1PassingMajorNoneCorequisite(s): PHY 1020 or PHY 1520
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Elective3PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include BIO 1200, STA 2221, STA 2222, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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CAS Exploratory4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 3420 Physical Chemistry4CMajorCHM 1450 and CHM 1480; MTH 1555; PHY 1520 and PHY 1110Offered Fall only; Can be taken before or after Physical Chemistry II
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CHM 40000CMajorJunior or Senior StandingDiscussions of recent advances and topics of current interest; reports. Graded S/U.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include BIO 1200, STA 2221, STA 2222, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include BIO 1200, STA 2221, STA 2222, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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CAS Exploratory4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Semester Eight (13 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 4996 or CHM 4257 (Suggested for Capstone)3PassingMultipleCHM 4257: Senior standing; CHM 4996: Junior standing and permission of instructorCHM 4257: Major and General Education (Capstone and Writing Intensive in Major), CHM 4254 or BCM 4254 which may be taken concurrently, Identical with BCM 4257
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CHM 3430 Physical Chemistry II4PassingMajorCHM 1450 and CHM 1480, MTH 1555 and PHY 1520 and PHY 1110Offered Winter only; Can be taken before or after Physical Chemistry I
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CHM 3480 Physical Chemistry Laboratory2CMultipleCHM 2200, CHM 3250 and CHM 3420 or CHM 3430Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major, Offered winter only
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CHM 40000CMajorJunior or Senior StandingDiscussions of recent advances and topics of current interest; reports. Graded S/U.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include BIO 1200, STA 2221, STA 2222, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Sample Schedule Notes
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To be eligible for a degree in chemistry, admission to major standing by the department is required at least three semesters before graduation.
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Application for major standing in chemistry is recommended as early as possible, preferably prior to completion of CHM 1440/1470, CHM 1450/1480, CHM 2200, CHM 2340-CHM 2350, CHM 2370, PHY 1510/1100 and MTH 1554.
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A grade point average of 2.00 or better is required for the courses listed.
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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Coursework more than 10 years old is subject to reevaluation by the department.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education28
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory Requirement12
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Major/Corequisites62
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Electives22
WRT 1050 is a prerequisite to WRT 1060. This also includes recommended course for capstone
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Total Credits:124
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