It is extremely important that those considering a major or minor in chemistry enroll in an appropriate chemistry course during their first year.  Students interested in chemistry can elect from the following courses of study:

Laboratory and critical thinking skills culminate in chemical research projects.  Students are encouraged to participate in paid summer research experiences with chemistry faculty.  Additionally, chemistry majors undertake a senior project that includes opportunities for supervised research, writing and speaking about chemistry, and a regular seminar program.

Required courses - Math 135-136 is required of all chemistry majors. One year of physics is required of all chemistry majors 103-104 or 151-152 for Plan 2. Note that the calculus and physics courses are prerequisites for physical chemistry 341-342 which is typically a third-year chemistry sequence.

Chemical Research - All chemistry majors complete a senior research project in collaboration with a chemistry faculty memeber.  Additionally, majors are strongly encouraged to participate in paid summer research experiences either at St. Lawrence or at another college or university.

A minor in chemistry entails completion of a minimum of 6 units:103-104 (or 105 Accel. Gen. Chem.), 221-222 and two additional electives.

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