BS - Chemistry - Nanotechnology Legacy
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 111: Intro Chem I | 4 |
| FYEX 100 | 3 |
| MATH 161: Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 112: Intro Chem II | 4 |
| MATH 211: Calculus II | 4 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| CHEM 251: Inorganic I | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 231: Organic I | 4 |
| PHYS 231: Physics I | 5 |
| MATH 311: Calculus III | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 232: Organic II | 4 |
| PHYS 232: Physics II | 5 |
| CHEM 265: Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Summer Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nanofabrication Courses at Penn State University | 18 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 312: Chem in Nanotechnology | 3 |
| CHEM 341: Physical Chem I | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #1 | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 342: Physical Chem II | 4 |
| ENGL 3XX: Advanced Writing | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #2 | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #2 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 487: Seminar in Chem I | 0.5 |
| CHEM 498: Intro to Research (Req) | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #3 | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #3 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 488: Seminar in Chem II | 0.5 |
| Perspectives Course | 3 |
| C&E Course #1 | 3 |
| C&E Course #2 | 3 |
| WELL 175: Wellness: Personal Fitness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12.5 |
Note: 1. Connections & Exploration (C&E) courses #1 and #2 can be satisfied with any approved GenEd course. 2. Cultural Diversity & Community (D) course may be satisfied with approved courses from the GenEd requirements (including Perspectives), the major, the minor, the required related area, or general electives.