Chemical modeling track
This track is unique to VCU and allows students to combine their interests in mathematics, computers and chemistry to understanding the important uses of molecular visualization to a wide range of chemical and biological applications. This track is ideal for students interested in further studying pharmacy and medicinal chemistry. Specific degree requirements appear in the chart below.
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| Freshman year | |
| CHEM 1012 & CHEZ 101L | General Chemistry I and Lab |
| CHEM 102 & CHEZ 102L | General Chemistry II and Lab |
| MATH 2003 | Calculus with Analytical Geometry |
| MATH 201 | Calculus with Analytical Geometry |
| 1 programming language course from: | |
| CMSC 245 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ |
| CMSC 255 | Structured Programming |
| Sophomore year | |
| CHEM 309 & CHEZ 309L | Quantitative Analysis & Lab |
| CHEM 301 & CHEZ 301L | Organic I and Labs |
| CHEM 302 & CHEZ 302L | Organic II and Lab |
| PHYS 207 | University Physics I |
| PHYS 208 | University Physics II |
| MATH 310 or 302 | Linear Algebra or Numerical Calculus |
| MATH 307 | Multivariate Calculus |
| Junior year | |
| CHEM 303 & CHEZ 303L | Physical Chemistry I and Lab |
| CHEM 304 | Physical Chemistry II |
| CHEM/MEDC 310 | Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design |
| CHEM 320 | Inorganic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 398 | Professional Practices and Perspectives |
| STAT 321 | Introduction to Statistical Computing (STAT212 pre-req) |
| MATH 301 | Differential Equations |
| MATH 327 | Mathematical Modeling |
| CHEM 492 | Independent Study |
| Approved elective (3 cr. min.) from: | |
| CHEM/BIOC 403 | Biochemistry I |
| CHEM/BIOC 404 | Biochemistry II |
| Senior year | |
| CHEM 510 | Atomic and Molecular Structure |
| MEDC 541 | Introduction to Molecular Modeling |
| 1 | 42-45 Chemistry credits and 30-33 credits other requirements. |
| 2 | Students must take the chemistry placement test. CHEM 100 is offered for students who lack preparation for CHEM 101 and does not count toward the 37 credits needed for the chemistry degree. |
| 3 | Students must take the math placement test. Depending on the results, the student may be placed in MATH 151 prior to enrolling in MATH 200. |
