Chemistry is an integral science, touching upon every aspect of our lives. Chemists interact with biologists, physicists, and environmental specialists as well as with business professionals, artists and educators. Warren Wilson College offers a strong foundation in all standard areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical, as well as applied courses in biochemistry and environmental chemistry.

A carefully planned major in Chemistry can prepare students for graduate school, medical, dental, and pharmacy or veterinary school, careers in sales or secondary education, as well as a good job as a traditional "bench chemist." Chemists have always had excellent employment opportunities.

The Biochemistry concentration is suitable for students preparing for graduate programs in biochemical or biomedical fields, human or veterinary medicine, and all health areas. Opportunities for exciting careers in these areas should be abundant in the 21st century.

CHEMISTRY MAJOR

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 57 credit hours as follows will qualify a student for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

CHM 116 General Chemistry I
CHM 117 General Chemistry II
CHM 225 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 226 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 240 Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 321 Analytical Chemistry
CHM 331 Thermodynamics
CHM 333 Thermodynamics Lab
CHM 332 Quantum Chemistry
MAT 241 Calculus I
MAT 242 Calculus II
PHY 251 Physics I
PHY 252 Physics II
SCI 390 Research Design
SCI 486-489 Natural Sciences Seminar Research
SCI 491 or 492 Natural Sciences Seminar Attendance
SCI 493 Natural Sciences Research Communication

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CHEMISTRY MAJOR WITH CONCENTRATION IN BIOCHEMISTRY

REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of 69 credit hours as follows will qualify a student for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry:

BIO 116 General Biology
BIO 244 Cell Biology
BIO 322 Genetics
BIO 347 Microbiology
BIO 407 Biochemistry I
BIO 408 Biochemistry II
BIO 409 Biochemistry II Lab
CHM 116 General Chemistry I
CHM 117 General Chemistry II
CHM 225 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 226 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 321 Analytical Chemistry
CHM 331 Thermodynamics
CHM 333 Thermodynamics Lab
MAT 241 Calculus I
MAT 242 Calculus II
PHY 251 Physics I
PHY 252 Physics II
SCI 390 Research Design
SCI 486-489 Natural Sciences Seminar Research
SCI 491 or 492 Natural Sciences Seminar Attendance
SCI 493 Natural Sciences Research Communication

GRADES: All CHM courses require a grade of C- or better for credit toward the major for both concentrations.

THE MINOR

Requirements: A minor is earned by completing a minimum of 23.5 credits as follows:
CHM 116 General Chemistry I
CHM 117 General Chemistry II
CHM 321 Analytical Chemistry
PHY 251 Physics I
SCI 390 Research Design
SCI 486-489 Natural Sciences Seminar Research
SCI 493 Natural Sciences Research Communication