B.S. in Chemistry
Emphasis: Certified by the American Chemical Society
The ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry is for the student who would like to pursue a career as a chemist.
This track is recommended for students planning to attend graduate school in chemistry or work for the
chemical industry. This degree does not require a minor.
Major Requirements
Liberal Studies Requirements
General Electives
TOTAL
68 hours
35 hours
17 hours
120 hours
H
6
9
10
8
5
7
11
13
12
2
N
1
CH3
22
23
3
17
16
H3C
O
24
N
4
15
14
21
20
H
19
CH3
18
Please refer to the current catalog for Liberal Studies and
General Electives requirements. Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have
prerequisites that you must also take. Refer to course descriptions in the catalog for prerequisite
requirements.
Major Requirements:
CHM 151
CHM 151L
CHM 152
CHM 152L
General Chemistry I*
General Chemistry I Lab*
General Chemistry II*
General Chemistry II Lab*
(4 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
CHM 235
CHM 235L
CHM 238
CHM 238L
CHM 338L
General Organic Chemistry I*
General Organic Chemistry I Lab*
General Organic Chemistry II*
General Organic Chemistry II Lab*
Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
(4 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
(1 hr)
CHM 320
CHM 320L
CHM 341
CHM 350
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Lab
Physical Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry I
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
CHM 360
Fundamental Biochemistry (recommended) or CHM 461
(3 hr)
To meet NAU’s capstone and ACS in-depth requirements:
CHM 425C Instrumental Analysis
CHM 442C Physical Chemistry II
CHM 450C Inorganic Chemistry II
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
To meet ACS laboratory requirements:
CHM 425L Instrumental Analysis Lab
CHM 442L Physical Chemistry II Lab
CHM 450L Inorganic Chemistry II Lab
(2 hr)
(2 hr)
(1 hr)
To meet NAU’s junior-level writing requirement:
One of CHM 300W, ENG 302W, or ENG 305W
(3 hr)
(continued on other side)
Math Courses†
MAT 136
Calculus I
MAT 137
Calculus II*
MAT 238
Calculus III
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
†MAT 239 (Differential Equations, 3 hr) and MAT 316 (Introduction to Linear Algebra, 3 hr)
are also recommended, especially for students planning to attend graduate school.
Physics Courses
PHY 161
University Physics I (includes lab)
PHY 262*
University Physics II (lab is not required)
(4 hr)
(3 hr)
Other Recommended Courses (especially for students who plan to attend graduate school):
CHM 485
Undergraduate Research
(1-6 hr)
CHM 498
Senior Seminar
(1 hr)
*To be admitted into this ACS plan, students must:
 Complete the courses indicated with an *
 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better on all NAU coursework
 Submit an application during or after the semester that the coursework is completed.
NAU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences
Chemistry Bldg.#36, Room 400
PO Box 5698
Flagstaff AZ 86011-5698
(520) 523-3008
Revised 2/9/2016