Chemistry

CHEM 119/120/150
Students are strongly encouraged to complete this course within the first year, preferably in the first semester. Chemistry is very important to complete early as it is a two-year-long sequence, certain courses such as CHEM 119 have historically only been offered in the fall, and chemistry courses are prerequisites for required upper-level biology courses.

Students are placed based on the student's chemistry background. 

CHEM 119: Principles of Chemistry

Since this course is introductory chemistry and does not have a lab component, students will still be required to complete two years of chemistry with lab after this course.

CHEM 120: General Chemistry (Lab)
CHEM 150: Advanced General Chemistry (Lab)

Biology

BIOL 133

Students are encouraged to complete this course within the first year at Sewanee as it is a prerequisite for required upper-level biology courses. This course is offered every semester, so completion during the first semester is not necessary.

English and/or Mathematics

First-year students are encouraged to take ENGL 101 and/or a course in statistics or calculus.

ENGL 101

Many dental, medical, pharmacy and vet schools require two courses in English, or one course in English and one writing intensive course in a humanities field. Students are encouraged to consider taking ENGL 101 during the first semester as it will satisfy a general education requirement as well as the prerequisite.

 

STAT 204

Statistics is recommended by many health professional schools and is helpful for entrance exams (i.e. MCAT/DAT/PCAT).

STAT 204 is offered every semester, and completion within the first year is helpful but not necessary.


MATH 101/102

Many health professional schools require a course in either calculus or statistics. Calculus is often not required, so it does not need to be prioritized during the first year unless it is a requirement for a desired major. 

Although credit may be received for successful AP Calculus exam scores, not all professional schools accept AP credit for required prerequisite courses. It is recommended to research schools of interest to further understand particular math requirements.