Who should take one of the introductory chemistry courses?
Most physical and life science programs have an expectation of at least one year of chemistry and students interested in a career in one of these areas should consider beginning chemistry in their first semester. Students interested in a health professions career such as medicine or veterinary medicine will also need to take organic chemistry no later than their junior year. Since organic chemistry requires general chemistry as a prerequisite, an early start in chemistry will give students the maximum scheduling flexibility in the sophomore and junior years. If you are considering a major in chemistry, biochemistry or the environmental chemistry option in environmental studies, you should take a general chemistry course your first semester at Sewanee.
