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Chemistry Placement

Getting Into the Right Chemistry Course

For some students, starting your studies in Chemistry at the General Chemistry I (CHEM 1180) and its corresponding lab (CHEM 1184) level is advantageous. Placing into CHEM 1180 +1184 allows you to skip CHEM 1140 +1144, and get started on the Chemistry courses you'll need. This is true for students who are interested in:

  • Being a Chemistry Major
  • Being a Biology Major
  • Being an Analytical Sciences concentration in Environmental Studies
  • Being any other major that requires advanced Chemistry
  • Finishing Pre-Health prerequisites that require advanced Chemistry

To take CHEM 1180 + 1184, you'll need any ONE of the following:

  • ACT Math subscore of 25 or above
  • Math Placement Exam – ALEKS score of 6 or above
  • The completion of Math 1320 or 1340 or 1360 with a C- or higher
  • Completion of CHEM 1120 (with a B- or greater) and MATH 1310 or 1220 (C- or better)
  • Completion of CHEM 1140 (with a C- or greater) and MATH 1310 or 1220 (C- or better)

Click here to see Mathematics Placement Exam – ALEKS information and to take the ALEKS Exam.