Chemistry Major (BA)

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The bachelor of arts degree in chemistry provides the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry. The degree is designed to provide the student with flexibility to combine her interests in chemistry with interests in other areas. The major requires the completion of a minimum of 44 semester hours:

Required courses:

At least three of the classes must be taken at Salem.

Students who have taken the advanced placement examination in chemistry may receive advanced placement and/or credit in CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 . Students with scores of three on the AP examination will receive advanced placement into CHEM 120 , while a score of four or five merits advanced placement and credit in CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 . The program reserves the right to require students deficient in laboratory skills to complete the laboratory portions of CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 .

Chemistry Major (BA)

Required courses:

In addition, select a minimum 6 semester hours of CHEM electives, which can include