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Program checklist · B.S.

Chemistry

Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
238-247
Credits (computed from items)
1700-1715
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
211440
CourseShelf checklist
CK_211440_ba63b564
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

MCS Core Technical Requirements

major core · 6 items
  1. 33-121
    Physics I for Science Students
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  2. 33-122
    Physics II for Biological Sciences and Chemistry Students
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  3. 03-121
    Modern Biology
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 03-231 Honors Biochemistry
    or: 03-232 Biochemistry I
    9
  4. 15-110
    Principles of Computing
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 15-112 Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
    or: 02-120 Programming for Scientists
    10
  5. 21-120
    Differential and Integral Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  6. 21-122
    Integration and Approximation
    Not resolved to a course
    10

Sample Schedule by Year (First–Senior)

45 items
  1. 09-105
    Introduction to Modern Chemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-107 Honors Chemistry: Fundamentals, Concepts and Applications
    10
  2. 09-115
    Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  3. 21-120
    Differential and Integral Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  4. 33-121
    Physics I for Science Students
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  5. 76-101
    Interpretation and Argument
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  6. 38-101
    EUREKA!: Discovery and Its Impact
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  7. 99-101
    Core@CMU
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  8. 09-106
    Modern Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  9. 09-116
    Undergraduate Research Shadowing in Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-101 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
    2
  10. 21-122
    Integration and Approximation
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  11. 33-121
    Physics I for Science Students
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 03-121 Modern Biology
    or: 15-110 Principles of Computing
    12
  12. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  13. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  14. 09-201
    Undergraduate Seminar I
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  15. 09-219
    Modern Organic Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  16. 09-221
    Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  17. 33-122
    Physics II for Biological Sciences and Chemistry StudentsCourse is a prerequisite for 09-331, normally taken in the spring of the junior year
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  18. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  19. 09-202
    Undergraduate Seminar II: Safety and Environmental Issues for Chemists
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  20. 09-220
    Modern Organic Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  21. 09-222
    Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  22. 09-348
    Inorganic Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  23. 38-230
    ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Inward
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  24. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  25. 09-301
    Undergraduate Seminar III
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  26. 09-231
    Mathematical Methods for Chemists
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  27. 09-321
    Laboratory III: Molecular Design and Synthesis
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-323 Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
    12
  28. 09-344
    Physical Chemistry (Quantum): Microscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  29. 38-330
    ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Outward
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  30. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  31. 09-302
    Undergraduate Seminar IV
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  32. 09-322
    Laboratory IV: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  33. 09-345
    Physical Chemistry (Thermo): Macroscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  34. 09-331
    Modern Analytical Instrumentation
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  35. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  36. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    6-9
  37. 09-401
    Undergraduate Seminar V
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  38. 09-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  39. 38-110
    ENGAGE in Service
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  40. 38-220
    ENGAGE in the Arts
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  41. 38-430
    ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Forward
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  42. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    30
  43. 09-402
    Undergraduate Seminar VI
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  44. 09-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  45. xx-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    27

Unit Summary and Graduation Requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry (and Additional Major)

major core · 15 items
  1. 09-105
    Introduction to Modern Chemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-107 Honors Chemistry: Fundamentals, Concepts and Applications
    10
  2. 09-106
    Modern Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  3. 09-219
    Modern Organic Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  4. 09-220
    Modern Organic Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  5. 09-231
    Mathematical Methods for Chemists
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  6. 09-331
    Modern Analytical Instrumentation
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  7. 09-344
    Physical Chemistry (Quantum): Microscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  8. 09-345
    Physical Chemistry (Thermo): Macroscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  9. 09-348
    Inorganic Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  10. 09-221
    Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  11. 09-222
    Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  12. 09-321
    Laboratory III: Molecular Design and Synthesis
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-323 Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
    12
  13. 09-322
    Laboratory IV: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  14. 09-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    8
  15. 09-xxx
    Not resolved to a course
    18

Options for the Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry

2 items
  1. 03-231/232
    Honors Biochemistry(or Biochemistry)
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  2. 09-518/718
    Bioorganic Chemistry: Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates
    Not resolved to a course
    or: 09-519 Bioorganic Chemistry: Peptides, Proteins and Combinatorial Chemistry
    or: 09-719 Bioorganic Chemistry: Peptides, Proteins and Combinatorial Chemistry
    9

xx-xxx

0 items

    Elective courses may be chosen from the following list. (Other courses listed as electives for the Biological Chemistry Track may be possible with permission.)

    electives · 10 items
    1. 03-344
      Experimental Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research9 units of 09-445 can count towards this option if part of a longer term immersion in a relevant area and approved by the Director of Underraduate Studies
      Not resolved to a course
      Var.
    3. 09-530
      Chemistry of Gene Expression
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-730 Chemistry of Gene Expression
      9
    4. 09-737
      Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    5. 03-439
      Introduction to Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    6. 09-519/719
      Bioorganic Chemistry: Peptides, Proteins and Combinatorial Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-518 Bioorganic Chemistry: Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates
      or: 09-718 Bioorganic Chemistry: Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates
      9
    7. 03-740
      Advanced Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    8. 09-502/741
      Organic Chemistry of Polymers
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    9. 09-760
      The Molecular Basis of Polymer Mechanics
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    10. Two Electives in Polymer Science
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Elective courses may be chosen from the following list

    electives · 4 items
    1. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research9 units of 09-445 can count towards this option if part of a longer term immersion in a relevant area and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 09-509/715
      Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 09-736
      Metal Mediated Chemical Reactions
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    4. 27-477
      Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Other upper level courses in chemistry, biomedical engineering, materials science engineering or the colloids, polymers and surfaces program may be used with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies

    2 items
    1. 27-100
      Engineering the Materials of the Future
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. 27-201
      Structure of Materials
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Two Elective Courses of at least 9 units each from the list below

    electives · 5 items
    1. 27-202
      Defects in Materials
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research9 units of 09-445 can count towards this option if part of a longer term immersion in a relevant area and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 09-502/741
      Organic Chemistry of Polymers
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    4. 09-507/707
      Nanoparticles
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    5. 09-509/715
      Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    27-xxx

    2 items
    1. 09-510/710
      Chemistry and Sustainability
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-381 Environmental Systems on a Changing Planet
      9
    2. 09-524
      Environmental Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-724 Environmental Chemistry
      9

    Two elective courses of at least 9 units each from the list below

    electives · 15 items
    1. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research9 units of 09-445 can count towards this option if part of a longer term immersion in a relevant area and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies
      Not resolved to a course
      Var.
    2. 09-225
      Climate Change: Chemistry, Physics and Planetary Science
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 09-529/729
      Introduction to Sustainable Energy Science
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    4. 09-538/738
      Exposure and Risk Assessment for Environmental Pollutants
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    5. 19-440
      Combustion and Air Pollution Control
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 12-651
      Air Quality Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    7. 12-657
      Water Resource Systems Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. 70-100
      Global BusinessGlobal Business is intended for first-year and sophomore students only. Juniors and seniors interested in pursuing the management option must replace the course with a constrained elective as defined for the Minor in Business Administration.
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    9. 73-102
      Principles of Microeconomics
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    10. 70-122
      Introduction to Accounting
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    11. Tepper Constrained Elective: As defined in the 2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog these must be one of the following courses: 70-311, 70-371, 70-381, or 70-391
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    12. 15-112
      Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    13. 15-122
      Principles of Imperative Computation
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 15-150 Principles of Functional Programming
      12
    14. 21-127
      Concepts of Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    15. 09-563/763
      Molecular Modeling and Computational Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    xx-xxx

    6 items
    1. 09-615
      Computational Modeling, Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning in Science
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. 09-621
      Welcome to the Future Lab - Science in the Cloud Must be taken with 09-623
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    3. 15-210
      Parallel and Sequential Data Structures and Algorithms
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    4. 15-213
      Introduction to Computer Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    5. 33-241
      Introduction to Computational Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 02-250
      Introduction to Computational Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      12

    MCS Core Technical Requirements

    major core · 6 items
    1. 33-121
      Physics I for Science Students
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. 33-122
      Physics II for Biological Sciences and Chemistry Students
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 03-121
      Modern Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 03-231 Honors Biochemistry
      or: 03-232 Biochemistry I
      9
    4. 15-110
      Principles of Computing
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 15-112 Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
      or: 02-120 Programming for Scientists
      10
    5. 21-120
      Differential and Integral Calculus
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    6. 21-122
      Integration and Approximation
      Not resolved to a course
      10

    Sample Schedule by Year (First–Senior)

    52 items
    1. 09-105
      Introduction to Modern Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-107 Honors Chemistry: Fundamentals, Concepts and Applications
      10
    2. 09-115
      Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. 21-120
      Differential and Integral Calculus
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    4. 33-121
      Physics I for Science Students
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    5. 76-101
      Interpretation and Argument
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 38-101
      EUREKA!: Discovery and Its Impact
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    7. 99-101
      Core@CMU
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. 09-106
      Modern Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    9. 09-116
      Undergraduate Research Shadowing in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-101 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
      2
    10. 21-122
      Integration and Approximation
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    11. 33-121
      Physics I for Science Students
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 03-121 Modern Biology
      or: 15-110 Principles of Computing
      12
    12. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    13. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9.0
    14. 09-219
      Modern Organic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    15. 09-221
      Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    16. 09-201
      Undergraduate Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    17. 33-122
      Physics II for Biological Sciences and Chemistry Students
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    18. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    19. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    20. 09-220
      Modern Organic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    21. 09-222
      Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    22. 09-202
      Undergraduate Seminar II: Safety and Environmental Issues for Chemists
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    23. 09-348
      Inorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    24. 38-230
      ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Inward
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    25. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    26. 09-301
      Undergraduate Seminar III
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    27. 09-231
      Mathematical Methods for Chemists
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    28. 09-321
      Laboratory III: Molecular Design and Synthesis
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-323 Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
      12
    29. 09-344
      Physical Chemistry (Quantum): Microscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    30. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    31. 38-330
      ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Outward
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    32. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    33. 09-302
      Undergraduate Seminar IV
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    34. 09-322
      Laboratory IV: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    35. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    36. 09-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    37. 09-345
      Physical Chemistry (Thermo): Macroscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    38. 09-331
      Modern Analytical Instrumentation
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    39. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      6-9
    40. 09-401
      Undergraduate Seminar V
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    41. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    42. 38-430
      ENGAGE in Wellness: Looking Forward
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    43. 38-110
      ENGAGE in Service
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    44. 99-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    45. 99-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    46. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    47. 09-402
      Undergraduate Seminar VI
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    48. 09-455
      Honors Thesis
      Not resolved to a course
      15
    49. 38-220
      ENGAGE in the Arts
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    50. 09-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    51. 09-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    52. xx-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Unit Summary and Graduation Requirements for the B.S./M.S. in Chemistry program

    17 items
    1. 09-105
      Introduction to Modern Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-107 Honors Chemistry: Fundamentals, Concepts and Applications
      10
    2. 09-106
      Modern Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    3. 09-219
      Modern Organic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    4. 09-220
      Modern Organic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    5. 09-231
      Mathematical Methods for Chemists
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 09-331
      Modern Analytical Instrumentation
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    7. 09-344
      Physical Chemistry (Quantum): Microscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. 09-345
      Physical Chemistry (Thermo): Macroscopic Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    9. 09-348
      Inorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    10. 09-221
      Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    11. 09-222
      Laboratory II: Organic Synthesis and Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    12. 09-321
      Laboratory III: Molecular Design and Synthesis
      Not resolved to a course
      or: 09-323 Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
      12
    13. 09-322
      Laboratory IV: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    14. 09-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      8
    15. 09-445
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      30
    16. 09-xxx
      Not resolved to a course
      51-60
    17. 09-455
      Honors Thesis
      Not resolved to a course
      15
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