the b.a. degree with a major in chemistry is designed for students who desire to obtain knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry and at the same time wish to obtain substantial knowledge of a number of other fields of learning. the curriculum is based on a high school background which includes at least one and one-half years of algebra and one year of geometry.

many chemistry majors are preparing for medical school or for graduate study in chemistry and related fields. for those who are going to graduate school, the common body of knowledge they obtain in the b.a. degree program is the minimum prerequisite. this core of knowledge may be strengthened by taking additional chemistry courses as electives. for pre-medical students, much of the knowledge will be important in their future careers. even more important, however, is the training in analytical thinking and problem solving, drawing conclusions from experimental observations, and digesting and understanding a body of scientific information.