American Chemical Society Certificate

Required Introductory Chemistry Courses

• CH 105 - General Chemistry 1 Min Units: 4
• CH 106 - General Chemistry 2 Min Units: 4

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• CH 107 - Advanced General Chemistry Min Units: 5

Required Allied Courses

• MA 106 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Min Units: 4
• MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4

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• PH 107 - Elementary Physics 1 Min Units: 4
• PH 108 - Elementary Physics 2 Min Units: 4

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• PH 201 - Introduction to Analytical Physics Min Units: 5
• PH 202 - Introduction to Analytical Physics Min Units: 5

Foundational Chemistry Courses

Five courses from the following list

• CH 321 - Analytical Chemistry 1 Min Units: 4
• CH 331 - Inorganic Chemistry Min Units: 3
• CH 351 - Organic Chemistry I Min Units: 4

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• CH 361 - Introduction to Biochemistry Min Units: 3

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• CH 362 - Biochemistry I Min Units: 3 (cannot count both)

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• CH 371 - Physical Chemistry I Min Units: 3

In-Depth Chemistry Courses

Four courses from the following list

• CH 352 - Organic Chemistry II Min Units: 4
• CH 422 - Analytical Chemistry II Min Units: 3
• CH 425 - Environmental Chemistry Min Units: 3
• CH 431 - Inorganic Chemistry II Min Units: 3
• CH 451 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Min Units: 3
• CH 462 - Biochemistry 2 Min Units: 3
• CH 472 - Physical Chemistry II Min Units: 3
• CH4x9 any Special Topics Course in Chemistry (CH 429 , CH 439 , CH 459 , CH 469 , CH 479 )

Chemistry Laboratory Experiences

A minimum of 400 hours of in-lab experiences are required and must cover four of the five areas of chemistry (organic, inorganic, analytical, biochemical, and physical). A student who uses research to meet the ACS certification requirements for lab hours must prepare a well-written, comprehensive, and well-documented research report, including safety considerations where appropriate.