{"id":4168,"date":"2022-04-20T16:07:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/?page_id=4168"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T19:02:17","slug":"registration-guide-chemistry-physics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-guide-chemistry-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Guide: Chemistry &#038; Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>l Students majoring in Chemistry &amp; Physics will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, fulfill a large number of Hub Requirements, including Quantitative Reasoning 1 and 2, Scientific Inquiry 1 and 2, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork and Collaboration, Digital\/Multimedia Expression, Oral and\/or Signed Communication, Writing-Intensive Course, Historical Consciousness, and part of Creativity\/Innovation. The remaining Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A typical first semester Chemistry &amp; Physics major schedule looks like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Chemistry course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Calculus course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language course<\/strong> <em>or<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Course of interest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing course<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>Optional add-on:<\/em>\u00a0<b>First-Year Seminar course<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please review the drop-down items for more detailed explanations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #1: Chemistry Course<\/strong><strong><span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are starting in the fall semester, your first course should be <strong>CAS CH 109 General and Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 1\u00a0<\/strong>(offered fall semesters only). This is an advanced course designed for all Chemistry majors, so you are expected to have a strong foundation in both chemistry and mathematics prior to taking this course. CH 109 will also prepare you to take either CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112 in your spring semester; you will receive additional guidance while in CH 109 to help you determine which advanced General Chemistry 2 course you should take in the next semester.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>CAS CH 109 is only offered in fall semesters, so <strong>if you are starting in the spring semester, please work with your academic advisor to find the best chemistry course for you<\/strong>. If you already have credit for CAS CH 101 with a lab (either through dual enrollment or advanced credit), then you will likely be advised to take CAS CH 102 General Chemistry 2. Please note: Chemistry majors who complete the CH 101\/102 sequence instead of CH 109\/110 or 112 are also required to complete CAS CH 201 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>If you have any further questions about which chemistry level to register for, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chemistry\/undergrad\/general-chemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General Chemistry Advising page.<\/a><em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #2: Calculus Course<span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chemistry &amp; Physics majors are required to complete three levels of calculus: CAS MA 123 Calculus 1, CAS MA 124 Calculus 2, and CAS MA 225 Multivariate Calculus (all offered either semester):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have no external credit for calculus, take<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS MA 123 Calculus 1.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you have advanced credit (such as AP or IB scores) that fulfills CAS MA 123, take the next course in the sequence,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS MA 124 Calculus 2.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you have already fulfilled both<span>\u00a0<\/span>CAS MA 123\u00a0and\u00a0CAS MA 124, you should take the final course in the sequence,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS MA 225 Multivariate Calculus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: if you have potential advanced credit in calculus, but<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>don\u2019t have the scores back yet,<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>register with cautious optimism. If you feel confident you did well on the exams, register as if you will receive the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corresponding credit<\/a>. Once you know your scores, you can revise your schedule, if need be.<\/p>\n<p><em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #3: <\/strong><strong>Language Course <em>or<\/em> Course of Interest<span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>CAS Language Course<\/b><span>: CAS students must exhibit proficiency through the fourth-semester level of a language other than English. If you have not already done so, please review the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/second-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span>full language policy here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you plan to fulfill this language requirement through coursework at BU, then your next course should be a language course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you\u2019re <\/span><b>new to the language<\/b><span>, you\u2019ll start with the first-semester level (usually coded as 111 \u2013 for example, Spanish 1 is CAS LS 111, Arabic 1 is CAS LY 111, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you have <\/span><b>previously studied the language<\/b><span>, you will need to take a placement test to determine what level to start with (for instance, CAS LS 112 Spanish 2, CAS LY 211 Arabic 3, CAS LK 212 Korean 4, etc.). <\/span><b>Please review the<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/undergraduate-education\/academic-advising\/advising\/language-advising\/foreign-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <b>CAS Language Requirement page<\/b><\/a><b> for detailed information about placement tests and appropriate levels.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ll fulfill the language requirement through <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>advanced credit (such as AP\/IB scores)<\/b><\/a><b> or through native proficiency of another language<\/b><span>, you have fulfilled your language requirement and can instead take a course of interest (as seen below). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Health Course<\/strong> (if you are considering medical school): Students who complete a Chemistry major will have the following additional requirements in order to satisfy the requirements for application to medical school: CAS SO 100 Principles of Sociology, CAS PS 101 General Psychology, CAS MA 113, 115, or 213 Statistics 1, and CAS BI 108 General Biology 2 (spring semester only).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Course of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, you can review our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement. <\/span><em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #4. <\/strong><strong>CAS Writing Course<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your fourth course should be a writing course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you did not apply to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score,<\/strong> you can take either:\n<ul>\n<li><strong> CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar. Each section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WR 120 focuses on a specific topic\/theme<\/a>, so you should register for a section that pairs with your interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CC 101<\/strong> Core Humanities 1: The Ancient World : (offered Fall only): An interdisciplinary study of the origins of civilization, from Mesopotamia and the Hebrew Bible to the development of Greek civilization through Homer, Greek tragedy, and the philosophy of Plato. You should enroll in CAS CC 101 if you are considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Core Curriculum<\/a>. <em>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, First-Year Writing Seminar, Creativity\/Innovation.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you applied to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score<\/b><span>, you should take the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/writing-program-curriculum\/placement\/placement-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Multilingual Writer Placement<\/span><\/a><span> (instructions will be sent via email) before you register for a writing course. The writing placement is a suggestion, but it will help you make an informed decision about the most appropriate level for you. Depending on what level WR course you register for, you will fulfill the following Hub requirements<\/span>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 111<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 1 &#8211; fulfills\u00a0<em>The Individual in Community\u00a0<\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 112<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 2 &#8211; <em>Global Citizenship &amp; Intercultural Literacy <\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar &#8211; fulfills <em>First-Year Writing Seminar<\/em> Hub (If you place into WR 120, you are welcome to take CC 101 Core Humanities 1 instead to fulfill your <em>FYW<\/em> Hub.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Optional Course #5: First-Year Seminar<\/strong><strong><span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chemistry\/undergrad\/advising\/first-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CAS CH 195<\/strong><\/a><strong>: Freshman Seminar in the Chemical Sciences <\/strong>(Offered Fall only, 2 units)<strong> &#8211; Optional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seminar for first semester freshmen interested in the molecular sciences. Explores the role of the chemical sciences in society, becoming familiar with a research-oriented approach to problem solving. Workshops train students with the tools used to attain research and information literacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If taken at BU, CAS CH 195 fulfills a single requirement in the following BU Hub area: <em>Research and Information Literacy <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/physics.bu.edu\/undergrad\/introductory_courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CAS PY 195<\/strong><\/a><strong>: Freshman Seminar for Physicists <\/strong>(offered Fall only, 1 unit) <strong>&#8211; Optional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seminar where freshman physics majors learn successful strategies for studying physics and become familiar with BU&#8217;s policies, procedures, resources, and extracurricular activities. Exploration of research and career opportunities through invited speakers, book discussions, and laboratory tours.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Seminar: FY 101<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(1 unit)<\/span><b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY101<\/span><\/a><span> is a one-unit, low stress, non-academic class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. FY101 helps you get a head start on making connections at BU. Each section is taught by a student peer mentor and a staff instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>FY101 classes are small and are for new students only, so they provide a great way to get to know other first-years!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your peer mentor and instructor will provide resources to create a more successful and meaningful college experience and help you get ahead in your first semester here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FY101 includes free, optional trips around Boston.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>There are specialty sections based on major and identity (e.g., Undeclared, Natural Sciences, First Generation, etc ) so be sure to choose the one that\u2019s right for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/Natural-Science.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0-OR-<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Career Development Seminar: FY 102<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(offered spring only, 1 unit)\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY102<\/span><\/a><span> will help first-year students get started on utilizing the Career Development Cycle to maximize their time at BU. During this course, students will create a plan of action towards choosing a major, creating a resume, finding an internship, and preparing for a career they will love. Seminars are offered in various fields of interest and include guest speakers from different industries. <\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Interested in Pursuing the Core?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are interested in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Core Curriculum<\/span><\/a>, we recommend registering for CAS CC 101 for your writing course (see above in Course #4). There are additional natural science Core courses offered; however, we do not typically recommend these for natural science majors who are already taking a lab course this semester. If you have questions about completing additional Core courses beyond CAS CC 101, please talk about this with your academic advisor!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Find out more about the Core Curriculum, the Hub, and registration <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\"><span class=\"s2\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ready to register?\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Let&#8217;s go &#8211; click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information about your specific major requirements click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/physics\/ba-in-chemistry-physics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>l Students majoring in Chemistry &amp; Physics will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, fulfill a large number of Hub Requirements, including Quantitative Reasoning 1 and 2, Scientific Inquiry 1 and 2, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork and Collaboration, Digital\/Multimedia Expression, Oral and\/or Signed Communication, Writing-Intensive Course, Historical Consciousness, and part of Creativity\/Innovation. 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