A.S. Science (Chemistry Track)/B.S. Chemistry 2018-19

ADVANCE Program Milestones

  1. Students must take SDV 100 or SDV 101 in the first semester at 91³Ô¹Ï.
  2. Students must begin Developmental coursework in the first semester in ADVANCE at 91³Ô¹Ï.
  3. Students must take first college-level MTH course and ENG 111 in the semester immediately following the completion of any MTE or ENF courses (excluding summer).
  4. In the first 30 credits, students must:
    1. Complete ENG 111 and ENG 125 with a C or better.
    2. Complete the first college-level MTH course with a C or better.
    3. Engineering students must begin the calculus sequence and complete Calculus I and II with a B or better.
  5. Students must complete at least six degree-applicable credits with a C or better each fall and spring semester.
  6. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA


91³Ô¹Ï DEGREE REQUIREMENT SEQUENCE


Credits


Courses

MASON TRANSFER EQUIVALENT

MASON CORE/DEGREE EQUIVALENT

1 SDV Course 1

SDV 100 College Success Skills OR

SDV 101 Orientation to XXX

UNIV 100 Elective
2 ENG 111 3 ENG 111 College Composition I ENGH 101 Written Comm
3 HIS Course 3

HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I OR

HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II

HIST 101HIST 102 Western Civ Western Civ
4 MTH 263 4 MTH 263 Calculus I MATH 113 Quant
5 MTH 167 or Science 4 CHM 111 College Chemistry I CHEM 211-213 NAT SCIENCE
6 ENG Course 3 ENG 125 Introduction to Literature ENGH 201 Literature


7


CST Course


3

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR

CST 110 Introduction to Communication OR

CST 126 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 100

COMM 101

COMM 101

Oral Comm

Oral Comm

Oral Comm

8 MTH 264 4 MTH 264 Calculus II MATH 114 DEGREE
9 ITE 115 or General Education 4 CHM 112 College Chemistry II CHEM 212-214 NAT SCIENCE
10 Science Course #1 5 PHY 231 General University Physics I PHYS 160-161-266 NAT SCIENCE


11


Humanities/Fine Arts #1


3

ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I OR

ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II OR

CST 130 Introduction to Theatre OR

CST 151 Film Appreciation I OR

MUS 121 Music Appreciation I

ARTH 200ARTH 201THR 101 ENGH L372 MUSI 101 Arts Arts Arts Arts Arts


12


Social/Behavioral Sciences #1


3

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics OR

GEO 210 Introduction to Cultural Geography OR

HIS 121 United States History I OR

PLS 211 United States Government I OR

PSY 200 Introduction to Psychology OR

SOC 200 Principles of Sociology

ECON 104

GGS 103

HIST 121

GOVT 103

PSYC 100

SOCI 101

Soc/Behav Soc/Behav Soc/Behav Soc/Behav Soc/Behav Soc/Behav
13 Math or Science #1 3 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I-Lecture CHEM L313 DEGREE
14 Math or Science #2 (with lab below) 2 CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory CHEM L315 DEGREE
15 Science Course #2 5 PHY 232 General University Physics II PHYS 260-261-XXX NAT SCIENCE


16




Social/Behavioral Sciences #2




3



ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics OR

GEO 220 World Regional Geography OR

PLS 241 International Relations I OR

PSY 200 Introduction to Psychology OR

ECON 103

GGS 101

GOVT 132

PSYC 100


Soc/Behav



SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOCI 101
SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I ANTH 120


17



Humanities/Fine Arts #2


3
REL 231 Religions of the World I OR REL 232 Religions of the World II OR REL 233 Introduction to Islam RELI 212RELI 211RELI 272


GLOBAL


18


Math or Science #3 3 CHM 242 Organic Chemistry II - Lecture CHEM L314 DEGREE


19


Math or Science #2 (with lab above) 2 CHM 246 Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory CHEM L318 DEGREE

A.S. DEGREE TOTAL (CHEMISTRY TRACK) 61

Students in ADVANCE Chemistry Pathway are recommended to select the following concentration: Biochemistry Note: B.S. with no concentration or a concentration in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry will require a different course sequencing.

See Academic Advisor to discuss graduation plan.


MASON DEGREE REQUIREMENT SEQUENCE


Credits


Course

MASON CORE/DEGREE EQUIVALENT

20 Biology Courses 4 BIOL 213 Cell Structure & Function DEGREE
21 Gen Ed: Written Communication (Upper level)

3

ENGH 302 Advanced Composition Written Comm
22 General Electives 3 General Electives (See: Advisor) DEGREE
23 Chemistry Courses 4 CHEM 321 Elementary Quantitative Analysis DEGREE
24 Chemistry Courses 5 CHEM 331 Physical Chemistry I ANDCHEM 336 Physical Chemistry Lab I DEGREE
25 Chemistry Courses 4 CHEM 463 General Biochemistry I DEGREE
26 General Electives 3 General Electives (See: Advisor) (Upper-level) DEGREE
27 Chemistry Courses 5 CHEM 464 General Biochemistry II ANDCHEM 465 Biochemistry Lab DEGREE
28 Biology Courses 4 BIOL 305 Biology of Microorganisms ANDBIOL 306 Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory DEGREE
29 General Electives 3 General Electives (See: Advisor) (Upper-level) DEGREE
30 Approved Science Electives 3 CHEM/BIOL Elective** DEGREE
31 Chemistry Courses 3 CHEM 446 Bioinorganic Chemistry DEGREE
32 Approved Science Electives 3 CHEM/BIOL Elective** DEGREE
33 Approved Science Electives 3 CHEM/BIOL Elective** DEGREE
34 Gen Ed: Synthesis 3 Approved Synthesis Course (See: Mason Catalog) Synthesis
35 Gen Ed: Information Technology 3 Approved IT Course (See: Mason Catalog) DEGREE
36 General Electives 3 General Electives (See: Advisor) (Upper-level) DEGREE

B.S. CHEMISTRY DEGREE TOTAL

120

Denotes a course that must be taken at George Mason University. Please see your Success Coach to enroll.

For academic policies and procedures, please see Mason catalog - https://catalog.gmu.edu/policies/

**CHEM or BIOL courses numbered 302-499. Other science or math courses may be approved as electives per prior approval of the coordinator.

Students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and present no more than two courses with a grade of 'D' (1.00) in CHEM coursework at graduation.

Students seeking a bachelor's degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation requirements