Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Pitzer College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Pitzer College Catalog

Chemistry Combined Major


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Chemistry

The student of chemistry examines, describes and explores the composition, structure and properties of substances and the changes they undergo. This curriculum provides a firm foundation in the principles of chemistry as well as sufficient experience to prepare the student for basic research, secondary school teaching, the pursuit of a career in medicine, or graduate study in the field.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing a major in Chemistry should demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Be able to apply knowledge of chemistry, physics and math to solve chemical problems.
  2. Possess a breadth of knowledge in analytical, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic and bio-chemistry.
  3. Be able to identify, formulate and solve complex problems.
  4. Have a mastery of techniques and skills used by chemists.

The student of chemistry examines, describes and explores the composition, structure and properties of substances and the changes they undergo. This curriculum provides a firm foundation in the principles of chmeistry as well as sufficieent experience to prepare the student for basic research, secondary school teaching, the pursuit of a career in medicine, or graduate study in the field. 

Advisor: A. Leconte 

 

Major Requirements

A combined major in chemistry requires seven upper-division courses, in addition to senior thesis. This reduces the load of a regular chemistry major by two courses.

Required Courses

All lower-division courses and prerequisites in other disciplines (math, physics) must still be met.

Chemistry Courses


Chemistry

 

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