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Major requirements
There are several tracks leading to the degree in chemistry. All tracks include
the following core courses: Chemistry 1A,B or 51; 110A,B; 158B; 161; MATH 30,
31; PHYS 51A,B or equivalent. The tracks that follow require the additional
courses listed.
Chemistry
Chemistry 158A; 162; 191A,B; Math 32 or 107; two elective course credits chosen
from chemistry courses numbered above 100.
Biochemistry
Chemistry 115; 158A; 191A,B; Math 32 or 107; two elective course credits chosen
from chemistry courses numbered above 100 (Chemistry 180 recommended).
Geochemistry
Chemistry 191A,B; GEOL 20 (with lab), 127, 110 or 115, and 181 or 183 or 185;
and one elective in Geology.
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry 158A; MATH 32, or 107; HM ENGR 82 and participation in the HM
Engineering Clinic for two semesters. Both oral and written presentations of the
student’s contribution to the clinic project are also required. Enrollment in
CHEM 162 is strongly recommended but not required.
Chemistry courses from the other Claremont Colleges may be selected for
chemistry electives. Students may substitute one appropriate biology, geology,
mathematics or physics course for one of the two chemistry elective course
credits. Students wishing to make elective substitutions should consult with
their academic adviser or the chair of the department. A final requirement is
that junior and senior Chemistry majors are expected to attend three-fourths of
the departmental seminars and senior thesis presentations.
The senior capstone exercise is the senior thesis (191A,B) with two options: a
critical literature review or experimental research in collaboration with a
faculty member. Collaborative research fellowships are available to students at
all levels in chemistry for a 10-week period in the summer. Research
opportunities are also available during the academic year.
The Chemistry Department participates in the interdepartmental programs of
Molecular Biology and Neuroscience; in addition, it also offers a
Chemistry/Public Policy Analysis major in conjunction with the Public Policy
Analysis Program.
Pre-Professional Program in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students planning to
pursue advanced studies in graduate school should, in consultation with their
advisers, choose additional courses that will strengthen their preparation in
the area of interest. This curriculum has been approved by the American Chemical
Society for Professional training of Chemists. Students who wish to receive
certification from the American Chemical Society should include CHEM 115, 162,
Joint Science CHEM 128 and 130L or Harvey Mudd College CHEM 104 with laboratory
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