Q:  Can I take either CHEM 4511 (PChem 1) or CHEM 4521 (PChem for engineers) to satisfy the physical chemistry requirements of the CHEN and CBEN degrees?

A:  Yes and no.  Technically, you may take either CHEM 4511 or CHEM 4521 to satisfy the physical chemistry requirements for the CHEN and CBEN degrees.  However, in the Spring you must take CHEM 4521 (PChem for engineers) instead of CHEM 4511 (PChem 1) if it is offered.  But it is OK to take CHEM 4511 in either the Fall or Summer provided that you were not able at some point along the way to take CHEM 4521.  In other words, we allow students to take CHEM 4511 in lieu of CHEM 4521 if they are unable to normally take CHEM 4521 due to transfer issues, being behind schedule, etc.  If at some point in your schedule you could have taken CHEM 4521, then CHEM 4511 won't be accepted unless you take CHEM 4531 (PChem 2) as well.

Q:  If I want a minor in Chemistry, will CHEM 4521 count?  Or must I take CHEM 4511?

A:  Yes, CHEM 4521 will count towards the Chemistry minor in lieu of CHEM 4511.

Q:  I heard it is pretty easy for Chemical Engineering students to get a Chemistry or a Biochemistry minor.  What additional courses do I need to take to get one of these minors?

A:  Yes, for a minor in Chemistry, the only other courses required in addition to the basic CHEN/CBEN courses are CHEM 1131 (General Chemistry 2) and either CHEM 4011 or CHEM 4171 (Inorganic Chemistry).  For a minor in Biochemistry, the only other courses required in addition to the basic CHEN/CBEN courses are CHEM 1131 and BOTH of CHEM 4711 and CHEM 4731 OR just CHEM 4611 (Survey of Biochemistry).  Note: the one-semester Chemistry for Engineers (CHEN 1211) does not replace CHEM 1131.  However, a score of a 4 or 5 on the AP exam will replace CHEM 1131.

Q:  I am interested in obtaining a double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Does CHEM 4521 count towards this, or must I take CHEM 4511?

A:  CHEM 4521 does not satisfy the requirements for a major in Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

Q: I have AP credit for both CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1131, a total of 10 credit hours. Do all these credit hours apply to the 128 credit hours required for the B.S. degree in ChE?

A: Possibly. A score of 4 on the AP Chemistry exam will count for CHEM 1111 ONLY but a score of 5 will fulfill CHEM 1111 AND CHEM 1131.  Since the Standard Curriculum allows only for the 5-credit-hour Chemistry for Engineers course (CHEN 1211/CHEM 1221), any substitute may only apply 5 credit hours toward this requirement. However, it is possible to count the additional 5 credit hours as a free elective. You are still required to complete an advanced chemistry elective. If you follow one of the options where all free electives are specified, then the additional 5 credit hours for general chemistry will be add-on credit.

Q: Pre-med requirements include a full year of general chemistry. Since Chemistry for Engineers is only 5 credit hours and one semester, what should I do? 

A: To ensure your eligibility for medical school, you should take General Chemistry 2 (CHEM 1131) at some point during your undergraduate program. You will not be allowed to take General Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1111) as an engineering student. You must take Chemistry for Engineers (CHEN 1211/CHEM 1221) as your first general chemistry course. It may be of interest to you that General Chemistry 2 (CHEM 1131) is offered in the Summer term, in addition to the Fall and Spring semesters.

Q: I have taken CHEM 1111 (with the lab).  Is this equivalent to CHEN 1211 and CHEM 1221.

A:  No.  The one-semester courses CHEN 1211 and CHEM 1221 cover important material (but not all material) from CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1131.  If you are an A&S student transferring into CHEN or CBEN and you have only taken CHEM 1111, you MUST take either CHEN 1211 or continue with CHEM 1131 (preferred).

Q: Does CHEM 1131 count as a technical elective?

A: If you took CHEM 1131 before 2007 then it will count as a technical elective.  Otherwise, it will not count as a technical elective.