Chemistry and Biochemistry

Information on Equivalent Chemistry Courses at Local Universities
(for those contemplating summer courses)

Note: This information was accurate when this page was assembled but is not updated regularly.  Schools change their curriculum and course numbering schemes from time to time.  It is always necessary to verify everything prior to course approval.  Chemistry courses from many four year colleges or universities may be acceptable.  This information is provided as a convenience and lists information for schools we are routinely asked about. 

Criteria for course approval:  Generally speaking, chemistry courses from other universities should have high school chemistry and algebra as minimum prerequisites.  Courses intended for non-majors will not be approved.  DePauw does not accept courses from community colleges after your sophomore year.  If the DPU course you are looking to substitute for has a lab, so should the replacement course.  DPU’s organic chemistry courses (120 + 320) are organized in a somewhat different fashion than at  many schools, which may make it difficult to take just one or the other after having one course at DePauw (or vice versa).

We strongly suggest that you consult with your advisor if the courses you plan to take in the summer are intended to satisfy pre-professional needs.  For instance, those preparing for medical school need to choose summer courses that will be acceptable to medical schools.  Chemistry courses for non-majors or nursing students would generally not be acceptable for medical school, while for other pre-health professions such courses may be fine.

Per DePauw policy, the department chair (currently Bridget Gourley; bgourley@depauw.edu) must sign the form you fill out (which can be obtained online)

IUPUI

DPU Chem Course

Lecture Equivalent

Lab Equivalent

130 + 170

C105

C125

120

C341

C343

320

C342

C344

260

C106

C126

University of Southern Indiana

DPU Chem Course

Lecture Equivalent

Lab Equivalent

130 + 170

 261 (inc lab)  

120

 353 (inc lab)  

320

 354 (inc lab)  

260

 262 (inc lab)  

Dept. of Chemistry Policy on AP, IB and other High School Courses

The registrar’s page on Advanced Placement and their page on Transfer Credit should be consulted for general information.

Students scoring a 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP exam or a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Chemistry exam will receive credit for Chemistry 156, Advanced Placement in Chemistry (1 cr.) and Chemistry 170, Stoichiometric Calculations (0.25 cr).  If you submit your materials to the registrar’s office, they will note these courses on your transcript.

Students who have taken college chemistry courses taught at their high school and who have provided information about these courses to the registrar will receive an e-mail from the registrar indicating how to go about receiving credit for these courses.  In most cases, a department exam will be required in order to grant credit.