Many fields are so strongly based upon chemical principles that extensive knowledge of chemistry is essential. These fields include physics, environmental science, biology, geology, microbiology, biochemistry, medicine, and pharmacy, and various fields of engineering.

With the exception of CHEM 125 all chemistry courses serve both majors and non-majors. The table below lists the minimum chemistry course sequences required by specific programs. Sequences are structured so that students acquire more specialized knowledge as they progress.

Students who are not majoring in physical science or engineering but would like a general treatment of the concepts of chemistry and the role and significance of chemistry in the modern world should take CHEM 125. This course is also appropriate for some pre-nursing programs, and satisfies both the laboratory science and the physical science requirement for the College's B.A. program.

Biochemistry:^a

CHEM 184, 188, 624. 625, 626, 627, 640, or 646

Biology and Human Biology:

CHEM 184, 188, 622 or  624, 625

Chemical Engineering:^a

CHEM 184, 188, 624b, 625, 646, up to 9 hours of courses 500 and above

Environmental Science options:

CHEM 184, 188, 622, 625

Geology:

CHEM 184, 188, for the B.S.; CHEM 184 for the B.A.

Medical Technology:

CHEM 184, 188, 622 or 624, 625

Microbiology:

CHEM 184, 188, 622 or 624, 625, plus 626, 627 or BIOL 600, 601

Petroleum Engineering:

CHEM 184, 188, 622

Physical Therapy:

CHEM 184, 188

Physics (B.S.) and Geophysics:

CHEM 184, 188

Pre-Dental and Pre-Optometry:

CHEM 184, 188, 622^c, 625

Pre-Medical:^a

CHEM 184, 188, 624, 625, 626, 627

Pre-Nursing, Respiratory Therapy:

CHEM 125

Pre-Pharmacy:^a

CHEM 184, 188, 624, 625, 626, 627

Secondary Education:

CHEM 184, 188, 516, 517, 622 or 624^b, 625