Goals for the Major

A student who successfully completes a major in chemistry will be able to:

• Identify, describe, and contrast the major approaches used in studying chemical properties.
• Describe and differentiate the major theoretical positions in chemistry, integrate these theories with their respective approaches to the study of chemical reactivity, and evaluate the major evidence that has a bearing on these positions.
• Describe the methodology of scientific inquiry in chemistry, including quantitative assessment.

Requirements for Major or Minor

For a Major: 40 credits, including 210, 211, 321, 322, 330, 335, 340, 340L, 361,
362, 371,  and the remaining from: 350/351, 440, 480 or
490. PHY 115, 116 and MAT 180, 190, 200 and 210 are prerequisite
or recommended for several upper division chemistry courses.

For a Minor: 20 credits in the department which apply toward
the major.

For Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure in Physical Science: A student
must complete: (1) the Linfield Teacher Education Program requirements
(see print catalog page 56) and (2) the State of Oregon licensure requirements
which includes passing all state-mandated tests (see page 56). In
order to complete these requirements, a student must begin taking
education courses no later than his/her sophomore year. The student
must be advised by an Education Department faculty member each
semester prior to registration.