Chemistry Majors and Minors

In addition to satisfying the Santa Clara core curriculum requirements, majors and minors in chemistry take chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses as described in the various options for the B.S. or B.A. degree.

Courses Offered

Below is a complete list of the chemistry courses offered at Santa Clara University. Those marked in bold are required by all Bachelor's degree programs. Please consult the headings on the menu to the left to find the specific requirements for each degree and for the chemistry minor.

Chem 1 - Chemistry and the Environment
Chem 2 - Chemistry in the Modern World
Chem 3 - Chemistry in the Ancient World
Chem 4 - Everyday Organic Chemistry
Chem 7 - The Science of War
Chem 8 - An Organic View of the World
Chem 11 - General Chemistry I
Chem 12 - General Chemistry II
Chem 13 - General Chemistry III
Chem 14 - Inorganic Chemistry
Chem 15 - Introduction to Research
Chem 31 - Organic Chemistry I
Chem 32 - Organic Chemistry II
Chem 33 - Organic Chemistry III
Chem 101 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chem 111 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Chem 120 - Computer Applications in Chemistry
Chem 123 - Project Lab
Chem 130 - Organic Synthesis
Chem 141 - Biochemistry I
Chem 142 - Biochemistry II
Chem 143 - Biochemical Techniques
Chem 151 - Physical Chemistry I
Chem 152 - Physical Chemistry II
Chem 153 - Physical Chemistry III
Chem 154 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Chem 182 - Undergraduate Research
Chem 183 - Senior Research Experience
Chem 184 - Capstone Research Experience
Chem 191 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
Chem 192 - Special Topics in Physical/Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry
Chem 193 - Special Topics in Environmental Chemistry
Chem 194 - Special Topics in Biochemistry, Bioorganic, or Bioinorganic Chemistry