Chemistry Typical Schedule
"My experience as a student in the Rockhurst College Chemistry Department brings back fond memories. The aspect I remember the most is the willingness of the instructors to go the extra mile to make sure you succeed. I believe I received an excellent education in Chemistry which has paid big dividends for me in my medical school years."
- Courtney Hardy, Class of 1995
Fourth year medical student Loyola University of Chicago
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
General Chemistry (4 hours credit)*
Calculus I (4)
Freshmen in Science (1)
Electives/Core classes (6-9)
Spring Semester
General Chemistry (4)*
Calculus II (4)
Electives/Core classes (6-10)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Organic Chemistry I (3)
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
General Physics I & Lab (4)
Electives/Core (6-10)
Spring Semester
Organic Chemistry II (3)
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
General Physics II & Lab (4)
Analytical Chemistry (4)*
Electives/Core (3-6)
*Honors General Chemistry may be substituted with Analytical Chemistry taken in the spring.
Career Options for Chemists
A chemistry degree from Rockhurst can be customized to meet the needs of a variety of career objectives:
- Chemical engineer
- Manufacturing representative
- Chemical or pharmaceutical sales
- Metallurgy
- Pharmacy or pharmacology research
- Quality assurance
- Environmental protection
- Science and technical writing
- Chemical technician
- Forensic chemistry
- Educator
- Agricultural scientist
- Doctor
- Patent attorney