Overview

Kristina Lantzky-Eaton, Chair

Angela Amoia, Kimberly Chichester, Thomas Douglas, Alexey Ignatchenko, Irene Kimaru, Bradley Kraft, Kermin Martinez-Hernandez, Robert Niger, Daniel Piccolo,* Michael Walczak

*On leave, Fall 2012

The objectives of the Department of Chemistry are to prepare students for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry, for professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, law), for positions in the chemical industry, or for positions in secondary education, as well as to provide the introduction to chemistry that is required of students of other disciplines for success in their respective professions.

Students majoring in Chemistry may earn the degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. These differ in the number of required courses in mathematics and chemistry. Because of the great diversity that exists in the field of chemistry, even at the undergraduate level, the B.S. candidate may choose either the traditional degree program or a program which concentrates in biochemistry.

Students seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Chemistry follow a degree plan leading to a B.S. in Inclusive Education: Adolescence: Chemical Education.

The Department of Chemistry has been approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. The student who earns either the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry is certified to the Society as having met its standards for professional training in Chemistry at the bachelor’s level.

Minor

Requirements

The minor in Chemistry consists of:

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

Program Requirements

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.

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.

B.S. Chemistry Requirements

*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.

B.S. Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry Requirements

*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.

B.A. Chemistry Requirements

*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.

B.S. Chemistry with a Concentration in Chemical Education Requirements

(Only for students also pursuing the Inclusive Education - Adolescence Major.)

As early as possible, a student should consult with an Education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.

*The Department of Chemistry strongly recommends that majors take PHYS 131C and 132C, Calculus-based Physics, to satisfy their college Physics requirement.

Recommended Progression

B.S. Chemistry

Recommended progression of courses required for the B.S. Chemistry major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.

B.S. Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

Recommended progression of courses required for the B.S. Chemistry major, with a concentration in Biochemistry. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.

B.A. Chemistry

Recommended progression of courses required for the B.A. Chemistry major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.

B.S. Chemistry with a Concentration in Chemical Education

Recommended progression of required courses for a B.S. Chemistry Major with a concentration in Chemical Education. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.

Note: As early as possible, students should consult with an Education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.