Suggested Degree Pathway for Chemistry - General Option
For students who entered fall 2023 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1050 | Intro to the Discipline of Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I1 | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)2 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II1 | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.2270L | Organic Chemistry Lab IA | 2 |
| PHYS.1410 | Physics I (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1410L | Physics I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Total | 13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.2220 | Organic Chemistry IIA | 3 |
| CHEM.2280L | Organic Chemistry Lab IIA | 2 |
| CHEM.2600 | Information Retrieval (IL) | 2 |
| PHYS.1440 | Physics II (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1440L | Physics II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2340 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)2 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.3130 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.3150L | Analytical Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.3440 | Physical Chemistry I (QL) | 3 |
| CHEM.3460L | Physical Chemistry Lab I (CTPS) | 2 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective5 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.3140 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.3160L | Analytical Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.3450 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.3500L | Physical Bioinorganic Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.3600 | Responsible Chemist (SRE), (WOC) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective5 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14-15 | |
| CHEM.4070 /
CHEM.3/4xxx | Undergraduate Thesis /
Chemistry Elective3 | 3-4 |
| CHEM.4430 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.4450L | Advanced Inorganic Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.4500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective5 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14-15 | |
| CHEM.4080 /
CHEM.3/4xxx | Undergraduate Thesis II /
Chemistry Elective3 | 3 |
| CHEM.4030 | Introductory Polymer Science I4 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective5 | 2-3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
1Chemistry majors must earn a grade of C- or higher in CHEM.1210 Chemistry I and CHEM.1220 Chemistry II.
- Chemistry majors will not be allowed to proceed to CHEM.1220 without first earning a C- in CHEM.1210
- Chemistry majors will not be allowed to proceed to CHEM.2210 without first earning a C- in CHEM.1220.
2The Arts and Humanities (AH) and Social Sciences (SS) perspectives are subsets of the Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) requirements in the Core Curriculum. No more than two BOK courses can be taken with the same four-letter prefix.
The Core Curriculum also includes seven Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs). The Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) ELO is satisfied outside the major requirements. See the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements. The Class Search tool can be used to identify AH and SS courses that simultaneously satisfy the DCA or SRE requirement.
The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your college-based professional advisor and/or faculty advisor to determine how best to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements.
3Chemistry majors in the General option must satisfy either one of the following two options:
- Complete CHEM.4070 and CHEM.4080
- Complete two 3000/4000-level CHEM electives with at least one of the two having a lab component
In addition, it’s recommended that at least one of the two courses in either option satisfy the Applied and Integrative Learning (AIL) ELO requirement. CHEM.4070 currently has the AIL designation as well as the following chemistry electives:
- CHEM.3030 / CHEM.3050L Forensic Science I w/Lab
- CHEM.4190 Sustainable and Green Chemistry
- CHEM.4550L Biochemistry Lab
4CHEM.4030 Introductory Polymer Science I will be required of all majors entering as first-year students or students transferring into the major in Fall 2017 or after.
5Free electives can be satisfied by any UML course xxxx.1010 or above, with the following exceptions:
- Students only need to complete enough free elective credits to reach 120 total credits.
- Courses with the MATH prefix must be above the level of Calculus I.
- NO MORE than 60 credits of CHEM coursework may be applied towards the minimum 120 credits requirement to graduate.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.