Advising Guide

CHEM 1560 and 1561

_{Features a broader range of topics than CHEM 2070-71; not intended for pre-med or pre-vet students, or students with AP/IB credit.}

CHEM 2090 and 2091

_{Some EN programs only require one semester (4 credits) of general chemistry. Students should confirm with their program of study.}

CHEM 2070 and 2071

and 

CHEM 2080 and 2081

_{Standard two-semester sequence for most programs of study, including pre-med and pre-vet students.}

CHEM 2090 and 2091

and 

CHEM 2080 and 2081

_{Some EN programs require two semesters (8 credits) of general chemistry. Students should confirm with their program of study.}

Advanced Standing credit

and 

CHEM 2150

_{This is a good option for students who want to finish general and organic chemistry in 3 semesters.} 

• If your program of study requires two semesters (or 8 credits) of general chemistry, then the standard recommendation is CHEM 2070-71 and CHEM 2080-81.
• Consider taking the Learning Strategy Center's academic support courses- CHEM 1007 and CHEM 1008 -concurrently with General Chemistry I and II during your first year at Cornell. CHEM 1007 is only offered in the fall, and CHEM 1008 is only offered in the spring.
• Consider taking the department's problem-solving course CHEM 1729 during fall of their first semester before moving on to CHEM 2070-71 in the spring. Students interested in this option may email chemundergrad@cornell.edu for more information.

• If your program of study requires two semesters (or 8 credits) of general chemistry, then the standard remains CHEM 2070-71 and CHEM 2080-81. 
• The standard general chemistry sequence fulfills the Introductory Chemistry requirement for most medical and veterinary programs. 
• Students majoring in Chemistry may choose to take CHEM 2070-71 and CHEM 2080-81 or CHEM 2150 (Honors General and Inorganic Chemistry). CHEM 2150 requires AP calculus or concurrent enrollment in a college-level calculus course, and is designed for students intending to major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or Chemical Engineering. Students considering CHEM 2150 without AP credit for CHEM 2070-71 must obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling.

• If your program of study requires two semesters (or 8 credits) of general chemistry, then you may take the standard sequence (CHEM 2070-71 and CHEM 2080-81) or enroll directly into CHEM 2150. CHEM 2150 is an honors course that requires AP calculus or concurrent enrollment in a calculus course, and is intended for students with a specific interest in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or Chemical Engineering. 
• If you successfully complete CHEM 2150 in the Fall, and are majoring in a program that requires a full year of general and organic chemistry (i.e. two semesters of each), you might consider advancing to Honors Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 3590) in the spring of your first year. Progressing from CHEM 2150 to CHEM 3590 and CHEM 3600 allows well-prepared students to complete General and Organic Chemistry in three semesters.

Standard Sequence 

(8 credits)

CHEM 2070/71

and CHEM 2080/81

"Honors" Sequence

(Advanced Standing + 4 credits)

Score of 5 on the AP chemistry exam or a 6 or 7 on the IB chemistry exam

and CHEM 2080/81 or CHEM 2150

_{Cornell Chemistry considers completion of CHEM 2150 with AP credit equivalent to eight (8) credits of Introductory Chemistry. However, pre-med and pre-vet students should carefully consider whether this option aligns with their long-term goals, as not all medical or health-related graduate programs accept AP Chemistry credit. Students with AP or IB credit who complete CHEM 2150 may request a letter from the Chemistry Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) verifying proficiency in general chemistry for graduate or medical school applications. Pre-medical students are strongly encouraged to consult the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) before deciding how to complete general chemistry at Cornell.}