Chemistry Program Requirements for 2024-2025

The program requirements for each of the major programs in chemistry – B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Chemistry, B.A. in Chemistry, and the B.A. in Chemistry with Inclusive  Adolescence Education, and the requirements for Chemical Education (when the first major is Inclusive Adolescence Education), as well as concentrations in chemistry for both Inclusive Adolescence Education and Inclusive Childhood Education – are all listed below:

The introductory course sequence CHEM 103C, 103L, 104C, 104L is intended to prepare students for all subsequent chemistry courses. The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that a student enrolling in CHEM 103C has a minimum Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 500 on the mathematics section of the test, a minimum ACT score of 21 on the mathematics section of that test, or a mathematical background that has prepared the student for MATH 119C or a higher-level mathematics course. If the student does not meet any of these criteria, the department advises that the student delay entering CHEM 103C and take sufficient mathematics to prepare for enrolling in MATH 119C.

B.S. in Chemistry

For students majoring in chemistry, all courses that are required for the major program are included in determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3) CHEM 316L – Analytical Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 365 – Physical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 365L – Physical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 408 – Biochemistry I (3)
  • CHEM 431 – Spectroscopic Identification (3)
  • CHEM 435 – Advanced Laboratory I (1)
  • CHEM 436 – Advanced Laboratory II (1)
  • CHEM 441 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  • CHEM 449 – Seminar Preparation (0)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 141 – General Physics Workshop I (4)*
  • PHYS 142 – General Physics Workshop II (4)*
  • 1 Chemistry Elective (at least 3 credits) (3)

Total: 65 credits

*PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142.

B.S. in Chemistry – Pharmaceutical Chemistry

For students majoring in chemistry, all courses that are required for the major program are included in determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3) CHEM 316L – Analytical Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 365 – Physical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 365L – Physical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 408 – Biochemistry I (3)
  • CHEM 410 – Biochemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 414 – Pharmaceutics (3)
  • CHEM 436 – Advanced Laboratory II (1)
  • CHEM 441 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  • CHEM 449 – Seminar Preparation (0)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • ONE Pharmaceutical Science Elective (2)
  • BIOL 151 – General Biology I w/Lab (4)
  • BIOL 422 – Biopharmacology (3)
  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 141 – General Physics Workshop I (4)*
  • PHYS 142 – General Physics Workshop II (4)*
  • CHEM 409 – Biochemistry II (3)
  • CHEM 411 – Biochemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 415 – Pharmaceutics II (3)

Total: 79 credits

*PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142. 

B.A. in Chemistry

For students majoring in chemistry, all courses that are required for the major program are included in determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3) CHEM 316L – Analytical Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 365 – Physical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 365L – Physical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 436 –Advanced Laboratory II (1)
  • CHEM 441 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  • CHEM 449 – Seminar Preparation (0)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 141  - General Physics Workshop I (4)*
  • PHYS 142 - General Physics Workshop II (4)*

Total: 55 credits

*PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142. 

B.A. in Chemistry with Inclusive Adolescence Education

Disclosure: This degree program is intended for students that are/will be part of the Noyce Inspire Scholarship. Other students can enroll in this degree, however, only those that have applied and were accepted by the Noyce Scholarship Committee will receive the scholarship. Visit the Noyce website for more details. The B.A. in chemistry with inclusive adolescence education degree program is a dual certification program comprised of both the chemistry major and the inclusive adolescence education major leading to certification in both adolescence education - chemistry (7-12) and students with disabilities - generalist (7-12). This program prepares teacher candidates to be highly capable and ethically responsible teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to teach and reach all students effectively in adolescence education (grades 7-12). In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40 credits) as well as the New York State Generalist Core requirements (see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the Chemistry Department in conjunction with the Education Department has outlined the following requirements for certification in chemistry. Students must earn grades of "C" or higher in all courses in the content area.

Chemistry Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 300 – Practicum in Laboratory Development (3)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 449 – Seminar Preparation (0)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 408 – Biochemistry (3)
  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 141 – General Physics Workshop I (4)*
  • PHYS 142 – General Physics Workshop II (4)*
  • Elective (Upper level 300+ elective in CHEM or PHYS ) (3-4)

Total: 50-51 credits

*PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142. 

B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education – Chemical Education (Dual Major)

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (chemistry) may dual major in inclusive adolescence education and chemical education and earn a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40–43 credits) as well as the New York State Generalist Core requirements (see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the Chemistry Department in conjunction with the Education Department has outlined the following requirements for certification in chemistry. Students must earn grades of "C" or higher in all courses in the content area.

Chemistry Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 300 – Practicum in Laboratory Development (3)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 365 – Physical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 365L – Physical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • Choose ONE:
    • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3)
    • CHEM 366 – Physical Chemistry II (3)
  • CHEM 408 – Biochemistry I (3)
  • CHEM 441 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  • CHEM 449 – Seminar Preparation (0)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 141 – General Physics Workshop I (4)*
  • PHYS 142 – General Physics Workshop II (4)*

Total: 58 credits

*PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142. 

B.S Inclusive Adolescence Education Major with a Chemistry Concentration

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (chemistry) may choose to complete a concentration in chemistry instead of a major, resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40-43 credits: see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the Chemistry Department in conjunction with the Education Department department has outlined the following courses for the chemistry concentration which meet the New York state requirement for chemistry certification. Students must earn grades of "C" or higher in all courses in the content area.

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 300 – Practicum in Laboratory Development (3)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3) CHEM 316L – Analytical Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • Two chemistry electives (6)

Total: 39 credits

B.S. Inclusive Childhood Education Major with a Liberal Arts Major/Concentration in Chemistry

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive childhood education must declare either a second major or a concentration in a liberal arts field. Either choice results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Inclusive childhood education majors who wish to pursue a dual major with chemistry take all of the major requirements as listed above (B.A. or B.S. degree requirements) in addition to meeting all of the inclusive childhood education requirements (49-52 credits: see Inclusive Childhood Education for details). If an inclusive childhood education major wishes to complete a concentration in chemistry, the Chemistry Department in conjunction with the Education Department has outlined the following courses which meet the New York state requirements for a liberal arts concentration in this field. Students must earn grades of "C" or higher in all courses in the content area.

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3) CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3) CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3) CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3) CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 250 – Sophomore Seminar (1)
  • CHEM 300 – Practicum in Laboratory Development (3)
  • CHEM 315 – Analytical Chemistry I (3) CHEM 315L – Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 316 – Analytical Chemistry II (3) CHEM 316L – Analytical Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • CHEM 450 – Seminar (1)
  • Two chemistry electives (6)

Total: 39 credits

Minor in Chemistry

A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.

Requirements

  • CHEM 103C – P4 General Chemistry I (3)
    CHEM 103L – General Chemistry Lab I (1)
  • CHEM 104C – General Chemistry II (3)
    CHEM 104L – General Chemistry Lab II (1)
  • CHEM 201 – SQ Organic Chemistry I (3)
    CHEM 201L – Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
  • CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3)
    CHEM 202L – Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
  • One CHEM lecture course with the corresponding lab course at or beyond CHEM 315
    (CHEM 410 is the corresponding lab for CHEM 408; CHEM 435 is the corresponding lab for CHEM 431) (4–5 credits)

Total: 22–23 credits

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ.