Information about the Biochemistry major is on the Biochemistry page.
Bachelor of Arts
- CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
- CHM 116 and 116L – General Chemistry II
- CHM 251 and 251L – Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 252 and 252L – Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 280 and 280L – Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 369 and 369L – Biochemistry
- One of CHM 362 or CHM 368
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 368 – Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
- CHM 491 – Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
- SCI 490 – Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
- MAT 145 and 145L – Calculus I
- MAT 146 and 146L – Calculus II
- PHY 121 and 121L – General Physics I
- PHY 122 and 122L – General Physics II
- 4 additional credits from:
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 368 – Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
- CHM 370 – Biochemistry II
- CHM 464 – Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CHM 481 – Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 482 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 494 – Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
- CHM 495 – Topics in Chemistry
- CHM 498 – Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
- PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
- 2 credits from:
- CHM 430 – Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
- CHM 440 – Advanced Synthesis Lab
- CHM 450 – Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
BA Chemistry majors are required to take either the ETS or DUCK standard exam in College Chemistry prior to graduation.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
- CHM 115 and CHM 115L- General Chemistry I
- CHM 116 and CHM 116L – General Chemistry II
- CHM 251 and CHM 251L – Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 252 and CHM 252L – Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 280 and CHM 280L – Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 369 and CHM 369L – Biochemistry
- CHM 491 – Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
- CHM 499 – Introduction to Chemical Research
- SCI 490 – Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
- MAT 145 and 145L – Calculus I
- MAT 146 and 146L – Calculus II
- PHY 121 and 121L – General Physics I
- PHY 122 and 122L – General Physics II
- COM 115 or COM 111 – a public speaking course
- One course from:
- CHM 464 – Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CHM 482 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- 2 credits from:
- CHM 430 – Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
- CHM 440 – Advanced Synthesis Lab
- CHM 450 – Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the Academic Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their academic careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
- CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
- CHM 116 and 116L – General Chemistry II
- CHM 251 and 251L – Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 252 and 252L – Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 280 and 280L – Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- One of CHM 362 or CHM 368
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 368 – Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
- CHM 369 and 369L – Biochemistry
- CHM 491 – Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
- MAT 145 and 145L – Calculus I
- MAT 146 and 146L – Calculus II
- PHY 121 and 121L – General Physics I
- PHY 122 and 122L – General Physics II
- SCI 490 – Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
- 12-credits from:
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 368 – Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
- CHM 370 – Biochemistry II
- CHM 464 – Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CHM 481 – Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 482 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 494 – Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
- CHM 495 – Topics in Chemistry
- CHM 498 – Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
- PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
- 4 credits from:
- CHM 430 – Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
- CHM 440 – Advanced Synthesis Lab
- CHM 450 – Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
- CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
- CHM 116 and 116L – General Chemistry II
- CHM 251 and 251L – Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 252 and 252L – Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 280 and 280L – Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 362 – Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
- CHM 368 – Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
- CHM 369 and 369L – Biochemistry
- CHM 430 – Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
- CHM 440 – Advanced Synthesis Lab
- CHM 450 – Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
- CHM 464 – Advanced Organic Chemistry
- CHM 481 – Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 482 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 491 – Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
- SCI 490 – Keystone or other approved Keystone
- MAT 145 and 145L – Calculus I
- MAT 146 and 146L – Calculus II
- MAT 255- Multivariable Calculus
- PHY 121 and 121L – General Physics I
- PHY 122 and 122L – General Physics II
- 4-credits from:
- CHM 370 – Biochemistry II
- CHM 494 – Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
- CHM 495 – Topics in Chemistry
- CHM 498 – Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
- PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
BS and BS-ACS Chemistry majors are required to take either the ETS or DUCK standard exam in College Chemistry prior to graduation.
Recommended: PHY 245 – Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See the Core Curriculum Modifications section of this catalog for details.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the chemistry major for the BA and both BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met through COM 115 (or COM 111 or HON 130 or other approved speaking course) and further developed in upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
The awarding of Departmental Honors recognizes a student’s outstanding achievement(s) in the Chemistry Major. Only students who have completed a BS or BS-ACS major in Chemistry with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may earn Departmental Honors by successfully completing the following:
- A summer or academic year chemistry, biochemistry or biophysics research or internship via successful completion of CHM 399, CHM 498, CHM 499 (minimum of 400 hours total research).
- Submit a formal letter of intent to an Honors Committee of three Faculty members: two in the Chemistry Department and one outside of the Chemistry Department (to be approved by the research mentor). This formal letter of intent will be composed of no more than one page of text providing the following:
- Title of project;
- Abstract describing the project with special focus given to the questions that will be addressed, the methods to be used and the expected outcomes;
- Name and signature (with date) of your faculty mentor; and
- List of the three Faculty (two in the Chemistry Department and one outside of the Chemistry Department) who have agreed to serve as your Departmental Honors Committee.
A decision whether or not to approve the application for Departmental Honors will be made by the Departmental Honors Committee within one week of submission. Successful completion of the Honors process requires a public presentation of your research and an oral discussion of your project with the Honors Faculty committee, typically no later than March 15, so that successful recipients of departmental honors can be recognized during graduation ceremonies. The formal letter of intent for Departmental Honors in Chemistry is typically submitted early in the Fall semester of the senior year.
Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115 (and 115L), 116 (and 116L), CHM 280 (and 280L), and any two other Chemistry courses above 200. At least one of the elective courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors and Minors
Chemistry has articulation agreements with many of the local community colleges as well as ACTC schools. Any transfer courses not part of existing articulation agreements must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the chair. Only those chemistry courses successfully completed (C- or above) will be considered.
Other Requirements
At least three CHM courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg for the BA, BS or BS-ACS majors. At least two CHM courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg for the chemistry minor.
Students must earn a minimum average GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses that apply toward the major or minor in chemistry. A course must be completed with a grade of C- or higher to count as a prerequisite for any chemistry course. A minimum average GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for any chemistry major.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.