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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 NOVA.
  2. Students must begin Developmental coursework in the first semester in ADVANCE at NOVA.
  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


NOVA 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