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Chemistry

St Olaf College · Northfield, MN

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Program
Award
Chemistry
Total credits (published)
5.0-6.75
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
St. Olaf traditionally ranks among the top three four-year colleges in the United States for the number of chemistry majors graduating each year. The college also ranks in the top five as a source of students who obtain the Ph.D. in chemistry and related fields. Chemistry faculty members have a fine record of achievement in teaching and research. Students enjoy hands-on use of state-of-the-art instrumentation in lab courses and independent research.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
174844
CourseShelf checklist
CK_174844_1c60c3f7_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Overview of the Major

major core · 0 items

    First-Year Options

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      Select one of the following options:

      Choose 1 of the following · Select one of the following options: · 0 items

        Option A:

        1 item
        1. CHEM 122& CHEM 126
          Introductory Chemistryand Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions
          Not resolved to a course
          2.00

        Option B:

        1 item
        1. CHEM 125& CHEM 126
          Structural Chemistry and Equilibriumand Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions
          Not resolved to a course
          2.00

        Upper-Level Core Courses

        major core · 4 items
        1. CHEM 247& CHEM 253
          Organic Chemistry Iand Synthesis Laboratory I (0.25)
          Not resolved to a course
          1.25
        2. CHEM 248& CHEM 254
          Organic Chemistry IIand Synthesis Laboratory II (0.25)
          Not resolved to a course
          1.25
        3. CHEM 255& CHEM 256
          Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Laboratory (0.25)
          Not resolved to a course
          1.25
        4. CHEM 371& CHEM 357
          Physical Chemistryand Physical Laboratory (0.25)
          Not resolved to a course
          1.25

        Department Seminars

        0 items

          Attendance at 12 departmental seminars after declaration of major

          major core · 0 items

            Requirements for the Major

            major core · 0 items

              Chemistry Department Seminars

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                Attendance at 12 departmental seminars after declaration of major

                major core · 0 items

                  Introductory Sequence - select one of the following options:

                  0 items

                    Option A:

                    1 item
                    1. CHEM 122& CHEM 126
                      Introductory Chemistryand Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Option B:

                    1 item
                    1. CHEM 125& CHEM 126
                      Structural Chemistry and Equilibriumand Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Upper-Level Core Courses

                    major core · 4 items
                    1. CHEM 247& CHEM 253
                      Organic Chemistry Iand Synthesis Laboratory I (0.25)
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1.25
                    2. CHEM 248& CHEM 254
                      Organic Chemistry IIand Synthesis Laboratory II (0.25)
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1.25
                    3. CHEM 255& CHEM 256
                      Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Laboratory (0.25)
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1.25
                    4. CHEM 371& CHEM 357
                      Physical Chemistryand Physical Laboratory (0.25)
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1.25

                    Select at least one additional course from the following:

                    12 items
                    1. CHEM 252
                      1
                    2. CHEM 298
                      Independent Study
                      As published: “Independent Study 1”
                      1
                    3. CHEM 363
                    4. CHEM 379
                      1.00
                    5. CHEM 381
                    6. CHEM 382
                    7. CHEM 384
                    8. CHEM 386
                    9. CHEM 388
                    10. CHEM 391
                    11. CHEM 396
                      Directed Undergraduate Research
                      As published: “Directed Undergraduate Research (1.00 credit)”
                    12. CHEM 398
                      Independent Research
                      As published: “Independent Research 1”

                    Physics - select one of the following:

                    2 items
                    1. PHYS 125
                    2. PHYS 232

                    Mathematics - select one of the following:

                    2 items
                    1. MATH 126
                    2. MATH 128

                    Requirements for the Chemistry Major with Grades 9-12 Teaching Licensure

                    major core · 0 items

                      Required Courses:

                      2 items
                      1. CHEM 379
                        1.0
                      2. CHEM 386
                        1.0

                      Select three of the following elective courses:

                      Choose 3 of the following · Select three of the following elective courses: · electives · 10 items
                      1. CHEM 252
                        1
                      2. CHEM 291
                      3. CHEM 298
                        Independent Study
                        As published: “Independent Study 1”
                        1
                      4. CHEM 363
                      5. CHEM 381
                        Biophysical Chemistry
                        As published: “Biophysical Chemistry 2”
                      6. CHEM 382
                        Instrumental Analysis
                        As published: “Instrumental Analysis 3”
                      7. CHEM 384
                        Bioanalytical Chemistry
                        As published: “Bioanalytical Chemistry 2”
                      8. CHEM 385
                      9. CHEM 388
                      10. CHEM 391

                      Choose at least one of the following lab elective courses

                      electives · 4 items
                      1. CHEM 373
                        Laboratory Research in Biochemistry
                        As published: “Laboratory Research in Biochemistry (0.25)”
                        0.25
                      2. CHEM 376
                        Laboratory Research in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
                        As published: “Laboratory Research in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (0.25)”
                        0.25
                      3. CHEM 381
                        Biophysical Chemistry
                        As published: “Biophysical Chemistry 2”
                      4. CHEM 384
                        Bioanalytical Chemistry
                        As published: “Bioanalytical Chemistry 2”

                      Choose one course from the following:

                      Choose 1 of the following · Choose one course from the following: · 5 items
                      1. MATH 220
                      2. MATH 226
                      3. MATH 230
                      4. SDS 164
                      5. SDS 172

                      Additional Required Lab Hours: Students need an additional 240 hours of lab experience to complete the ACS emphasis. See Department advising resources for more details

                      0 items

                        Courses/experiences with lab hours include:

                        8 items
                        1. CHEM 297
                        2. CHEM 373
                          Laboratory Research in Biochemistry
                          As published: “Laboratory Research in Biochemistry (0.25)”
                          0.25
                        3. CHEM 376
                          Laboratory Research in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
                          As published: “Laboratory Research in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (0.25)”
                          0.25
                        4. CHEM 378
                          Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
                          As published: “Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (0.25) 3”
                          0.25
                        5. CHEM 381
                          Biophysical Chemistry
                          As published: “Biophysical Chemistry 2”
                        6. CHEM 384
                          Bioanalytical Chemistry
                          As published: “Bioanalytical Chemistry 2”
                        7. CHEM 396
                        8. CHEM 398

                        Summer Research

                        0 items
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