Full-Time Faculty: Mariusz M. Kozik, Chair; Jessica L. Childs-Disney, Frank J. Dinan, Timothy M. Gregg, Mary C. O’Sullivan, Peter M. Schaber, Phillip M. Sheridan, Steven H. Szczepankiewicz.
Chemistry or Biochemistry graduates enter a variety of professions, including careers in research and industry, the health professions, teaching, technical writing, business, sales, patent law and civil service. A major in chemistry or biochemistry is an excellent preparation for entrance into medical, dental and pharmacy schools. It also prepares students to enter a range of graduate programs including chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, bioengineering, business and law.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers several tracks that lead to a BS degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. These tracks include: Chemistry and Biochemistry BS degrees that are certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS); a Health Professions track leading to a Chemistry BS; and Chemistry and Biochemistry BS tracks designed for students who intend to pursue employment in industry. Advisors in the Department will help you choose the track that best fits your interests and career plans. Students in all program tracks will gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of modern, sophisticated laboratory instrumentation; this helps provide the experience necessary to be competitive in today’s job market or to gain entrance into highly ranked graduate programs.
All Chemistry and Biochemistry BS tracks can be completed with a business minor. This option provides a very useful preparation for employment in sales, marketing, or other industrial professions, as well as preparing students for graduate studies in business or administration.
The department also offers a chemistry minor. In addition to courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors, the department provides chemistry and biochemistry courses for students in the physical and biological sciences, medical technology, pre-engineering and pre-environmental sciences. Courses designed for non-science majors communicate fundamental insights into the nature of the physical world, the development of scientific ideas and the impact of science and technology on humankind.
Student Learning Goals
Goal 1: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical and biochemical concepts. Students will:
A. Demonstrate broad knowledge of chemical/biochemical concepts;Goal 2: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will be able to work effectively in a professional or laboratory setting. Students will:
B. Analyze and predict the effects of chemical/biochemical changes;
C. Manipulate expressions of chemical/biochemical quantities to derive higher order relationships.
A. Identify, access and use chemical/biochemical literature sources;Goal 3: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will be proficient in the communication of chemical and biochemical information. Students will:
B. Define chemical/biochemical problems then formulate hypotheses and design experiments to address them;
C. Carry out experiments (follow directions, manipulate materials and lab apparatus, record data);
D. Use modern instrumentation (prepare samples, operate systems, troubleshoot common problems, organize and label data);
E. Work effectively as a member of a team.
A. Construct and deliver an effective oral presentation;Goal 4: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will demonstrate a consciousness of safe and ethical practice. Students will:
B. Write an effective, properly formatted scientific report.
A. Work safely in the laboratory with a safety-conscious attitude;Special Programs
B. Show an ethical regard for environmental protection, use of information sources, reporting of results, and collaboration with colleagues.
Early Assurance Program with SUNY Buffalo Medical School or Syracuse Medical School: Qualified students may apply to the State University of New York at Buffalo Medical School or Syracuse University Medical School during their sophomore year. Those accepted will be admitted into Medical School freshman class after their graduation from Canisius.
Early Assurance Program with SUNY Buffalo Dental School: Qualified students may apply to the State University of New York at Buffalo Dental School during their sophomore year. Those accepted will be admitted into the Dental School freshman class after their graduation from Canisius.
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental: The Chemistry and Biochemistry BS degrees are excellent preparations for entering into medical and dental schools, and a third of our graduates from this Department are accepted into these programs. Students applying to medical or dental schools must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Dental Admission Test (DAT).
Pre-Pharmacy: Students who are planning to enter pharmacy school after their sophomore year will be listed as biochemistry majors, since the first two years of the biochemistry program satisfy most pharmacy school admission requirements for students without BS degrees. For students who want to complete a BS degree before starting pharmacy school, we recommend the Health Professions Chemistry BS track, since students in this track can meet all pharmacy school entrance requirements. Students applying to most pharmacy schools must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).
Other Programs
Following their sophomore year, and sometimes earlier, chemistry and biochemistry majors are encouraged to become involved in research or other professional projects. Stipends for qualified students are often available for students to work on these projects during the summer and school year in the department. Summer work in industrial laboratories and research institutions is also available. Our close relationship with local industries and institutions aids in job placement before and after graduation. Students may also choose to undertake industrial internships for advanced elective course credit.
Chemistry and biochemistry students along with a faculty advisor are organizers of the Canisius College student-affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society. This student club has won national recognition for its activities that include professional, volunteer and social events.
Chemistry Curriculum
Chemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education
2. Major course requirements (20 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 301-302 + lab Physical Chemistry I and II | 8 credits | |
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | 4 credits | |
| CHM 430 + lab Analytical Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | 8 credits | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | |
| Chemistry or biochemistry electives: three courses, one with lab (or BCH 301 lab). CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective. CHM 450 is strongly recommended. |
10 credits | |
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is strongly recommended.
Chemistry Track:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (19 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | ||
| CHM 301 + lab Physical Chemistry I | 3 credits | ||
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | ||
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 credits | ||
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | ||
| MAT 111 Calculus I | 4 credits | ||
| MAT 112 Calculus II or MAT 141 Statistics | 4 credits | ||
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | ||
| Chemistry or biochemistry electives: three courses, one with lab. CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective |
10 credits | ||
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211is recommended.
Chemistry Health Professions Track:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (19 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 301 Physical Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301-302 Introduction to Biochemistry | 6 credits | |
| BIO 101-102 + lab Introduction to Cellular/ Subcellular Biology and Organismal Biology |
4 credits | |
| MAT 111 Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| MAT 112 Calculus II or MAT 141 Statistics | 4 credits | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | |
| Science electives: three courses, including at least one course in chemistry or biochemistry and at least two laboratory courses. CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one science elective |
11 credits | |
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Chemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society with Business Minor:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (19 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 301-302 + lab Physical Chemistry I and II | 8 credits | |
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | 4 credits | |
| CHM 430 + lab Instrumental Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | 8 credits | |
| PHY 223-224 + lab General Physics for Physical Science Majors | 8 credits | |
| Chemistry electives: two courses, one with lab. CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one chemistry elective. CHM 450 is recommended. 7 credits |
7 credits | |
| 3. Business Requirements (7 courses) |
21-22 credits | |
| ECO 101-102 Macro- and Microeconomics | 6 credits | |
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | 3 credits | |
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 credits | |
| FIN 201 Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | |
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Inferential or Business Statistics | 4 or 3 credits | |
4. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Chemistry Track with Business Minor:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (18 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 301-302 + lab Physical Chemistry I and II | 8 credits | |
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | 4 credits | |
| CHM 430 + lab Instrumental Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | 8 credits | |
| PHY 223-224 + lab General Physics for Physical Science Majors | 8 credits | |
| Chemistry electives: two courses, one with lab. CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective |
7 credits | |
| 3. Business Requirements (6 courses) |
18 credits | |
| ECO 101-102 Macro- and Microeconomics | 6 credits | |
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | 3 credits | |
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 credits | |
| FIN 201 Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | |
4. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Chemistry Health Professions Track with Business Minor:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (18 courses)
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 301 Physical Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| BIO 101-102 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology and Organismal Biology | 6 credits | |
| MAT 111 Calculus | 4 credits | |
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Inferential or Business Statistics | 4 or 3 credits | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | |
| Science electives: 2 courses, including at least 1 course in Chemistry/Biochemistry and at least 1 laboratory course. CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective |
7 credits | |
| 3. Business Requirements (6 courses) |
18 credits | |
| ECO 101-102 Macro- and Microeconomics | 6 credits | |
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | 3 credits | |
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 credits | |
| FIN 201 Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | |
4. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Biochemistry Curriculum
Biochemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements (18 courses)
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | 4 credits | |
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | |
| BCH 301-302 + lab Biochemistry | 8 credits | |
| CHM 301-302 + one lab Physical Chemistry (301L or 302L) | 7 credits | |
| Modern Spectroscopy or Instrumentation + lab CHM 334 or CHM 430 | 4 credits | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | 8 credits | |
| PHY 223-224 + lab General Physics for Physical Science Majors | 8 credits | |
| Biochemistry Elective: one course (CHM 344, CHM 455, or BIO 440) | 3 credits | |
| Molecular Biology Elective + lab (BIO 450, 404, or 408) | 4 credits | |
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Biochemistry Track
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements: (19 courses) 71 credits
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | ||
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | ||
| BCH 301-302 + lab Biochemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 301 Physical Chemistry | 3 credits | ||
| Modern Spectroscopy or Instrumentation + lab CHM 334 or CHM 430 |
4 credits | ||
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | ||
| MAT 111 Calculus | 4 credits | ||
| MAT 112 or MAT 141 Calculus II or Statistics | 4 credits | ||
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | ||
| Biochemistry Elective: one course (CHM 344, CHM 455, or BIO 440) | 3 credits | ||
| Molecular Biology Elective + lab (BIO 450, 404, or 408) | 4 credits | ||
| Science Elective (any advanced elective in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology) |
3 credits | ||
3. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Biochemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society with Business Minor
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements: (19 courses) 73 credits
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | ||
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | ||
| BCH 301-302 + lab Biochemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 301-302 + one lab Physical Chemistry (301L or 302L) | 7 credits | ||
| Modern Spectroscopy or Instrumentation + lab CHM 334 or CHM 430 |
4 credits | ||
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | ||
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | 8 credits | ||
| PHY 223-224 + lab General Physics for Physical Science Majors | 8 credits | ||
| Molecular Biology Elective + lab (BIO 450, 404, or 408) | 4 credits | ||
| 3. Business Requirements: (7 courses) | 21-22 credits | ||
| ECO 101-102 Macro- and Microeconomics | 6 credits | ||
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | 3 credits | ||
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | ||
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 credits | ||
| FIN 201 Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | ||
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Inferential or Business Statistics | 4 or 3 credits | ||
4. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Biochemistry Track with Business Minor
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. Major course requirements: (18 courses) 67-68 credits
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | 4 credits | ||
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | 4 credits | ||
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits | ||
| BCH 301-302 + lab Biochemistry | 8 credits | ||
| CHM 301 Physical Chemistry I | 3 credits | ||
| Modern Spectroscopy or Instrumentation + lab CHM 334 or CHM 430 |
4 credits | ||
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 3 credits | ||
| MAT 111 Calculus I | 4 credits | ||
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Statistics | 4 or 3 credits | ||
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | 8 credits | ||
| Biochemistry Elective: one course (CHM 344, CHM 355, or BIO 440) | 3 credits | ||
| Molecular Biology Elective + lab (BIO 450, 404, or 408) | 4 credits | ||
| 3. Business Requirements: (7 courses) | 18 credits | ||
| ECO 101-102 Macro- and Microeconomics | 6 credits | ||
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | 3 credits | ||
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | ||
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | 3 credits | ||
| FIN 201 Introduction to Finance | 3 credits | ||
4. Free electives:
Free electives are courses in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours. MAT 211 is recommended.
Recommended Semester Schedules for Major Courses
Chemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | PHY 223/223L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | |||||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 224/224L | 4 credits | |||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 4 credits | CHM 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301 | 3 credits | CHM/BCH Elective + lab | 4 credits | |||
| CHM/BCH Elective | 3 credits | CHM/BCH Elective | 3 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit |
Chemistry Track
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 112/141 | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | |||||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| CHNM 244 | 3 credits | |||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 4 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM/BCH Elective | 3 credits | |||
| CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301 | 3 credits | CHM/BCH Elective + lab | 4 credits | |||
| CHM/BCH Elective | 3 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
Chemistry Health Professions Track
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 112/141 | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | |||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301 | 3 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| BCH 301 | 3 credits | BCH 302 | 3 credits | |||
| CHM 381 | 1 credits | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| SCI Elective + Lab | 4 credits | SCI Elective + Lab | 4 credits | |||
| SCI Elective | 3 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit |
Chemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society with Business Minor
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | MAT 112 | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | PHY 223/223L | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 224/224L | 4 credits | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4/3 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | 3 credits | ||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 4 credits | CHM 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 credits | MGT 101 | 3 credits | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301 | 3 credits | CHM Elective + Lab | 4 credits | |||
| CHM Elective | 3 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | FIN 201 | 3 credits | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 credits | |||||
Chemistry Track with Business Minor:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4/3 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | |||||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | ECO 102 | 3 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 4 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM Elective | 3 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301 | 4 credits | CHM Elective + Lab | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 credits | FIN 201 | 3 credits | |||
Chemistry Health Track with Business Minor:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4/3 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | ECO 102 | 3 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 4 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| BCH 301 | 3 credits | BCH 302 | 3 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| MGT 101 | 3 credits | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| SCI Elective + Lab | 4 credits | SCI Elective | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 credits | FIN 201 | 3 credits | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 credits | |||||
Biochemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 112 | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | PHY 223/223L | 4 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 4 credits | BCH 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 301/(301L) | 3 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 224/224L | 3 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO Elective + Lab | 4 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | BCH Elective | 3 credits | |||
| CHM 302/(302L) | 3/4 credits | |||||
Biochemistry Track:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 112/141 | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | |||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 4 credits | BCH 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 301 | 3 credits | BIO Elective + Lab | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| SCI Elective | 3 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | BCH Elective | 3 credits | |||
Biochemistry Track Certified by the American Chemical Society with Business Minor:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 112 | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | PHY 223/223L | 4 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4/3 credits | |||
| ECO 102 | 3 credits | |||||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 4 credits | BCH 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 301/(301L) | 3/4 credits | CHM 230/230L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 224/224L | 4 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| MGT 101 | 3 credits | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO Elective + Lab | 4 credits | CHM 302/(302L) | 4/3 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 credits | FIN 201 | 3 credits | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 credits | |||||
Biochemistry Track with Business Minor:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111/111L | 4 credits | CHM 112/112L | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 credits | BIO 102/102L | 4 credits | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 4 credits | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4/3 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227/227L | 4 credits | CHM 228/228L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 244 | 3 credits | PHY 202/202L | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 4 credits | ECO 102 | 3 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 4 credits | BCH 302/302L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 301 | 3 credits | BIO Elective + Lab | 4 credits | |||
| ECO 101 | 3 credits | CHM 381 | 1 credit | |||
| MGT 101 | 3 credits | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 credits | CHM 430/430L | 4 credits | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 credit | BCH Elective | 3 credits | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 credits | CHM 481 | 1 credit | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 credits | FIN 201 | 3 credits | |||
Chemistry Minor
Students majoring in various disciplines such as biology, mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, computer science, psychology and business can benefit from pursuing a minor in chemistry. The chemistry minor requires a student to complete the following sequence of courses:
| Two semesters of General Chemistry with laboratory: CHM 111/111L and CHM 112/112L |
8 credits | |
| Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with laboratory: CHM 227/227L and CHM 228/228L |
8 credits | |
| One semester of Analytical Chemistry with laboratory#: CHM 230/230L or CHM 334/334L or CHM 430/430L |
4 credits | |
| One semester of Physical Chemistry: CHM 301 or CHM 302 or CHM 244 |
3 credits | |
| Chemistry Elective: one CHM 300 or 400 level course | 3 credits |
#Analytical Chemistry courses, which are used to fulfill the BCH major requirement, do not count towards the minor in Chemistry.
COURSES: 2009 - 2011
CHM 104 Energy, Environment, and Society 3 credits
Designed to provide a better understanding of energy and our environment, including man’s interaction with his environment and the consequences facing society today. (Field 5) Fall
CHM 105 Chemistry: A Human Perspective 3 credits
Fundamental principles of chemical theory are presented by examining their historical development. (Field 5) Spring
CHM 111-112 General Chemistry 8 credits
Emphasizes physical chemical principles. Includes atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and periodic chemical properties. Laboratory includes quantitative and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisite for CHM112: CHM 111 with a minimum grade of C-. (Field 5) Fall - Spring
CHM 227-228 Organic Chemistry 8 credits
Fundamental treatment of organic chemistry. Mechanisms, structure and synthetic methods. Laboratory covers techniques of separation, purification, analysis and organic synthesis. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112. Fall - Spring
CHM 230 Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
Principles and methodology of modern analytical chemistry presented with particular emphasis on chromatographic, spectrophotometric and electroanalytical techniques. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 112 with a minimum grade of C-. Spring
CHM 232 Analytical Environmental Chemistry 4 credits
First-level analytical course. Environmental applications. Sampling techniques and statistical analysis of data. Soil chemistry, aquatic chemistry and atmospheric chemistry. Trace analysis with electroanalytical, liquid and gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy and ion selective electrodes. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112. Spring 2010
CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
Periodic classification of the elements, electronic configuration of atoms, nature of chemical bonding, symmetry and group theory, coordination compounds and other aspects of modern inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112. Fall 2010
CHM 301 Classical Physical Chemistry 3 credits
Principles of thermodynamics with applications to phase and chemical equilibria. Kinetic theory of gases and chemical kinetics. Three lectures and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112, MAT 111, PHY 201-202 or 223-224, or equivalent courses. Fall
CHM 301L Classical Physical
Selected experiments demonstrating principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHM 301 or concurrent registration in CHM 301. Fall
CHM 302 Modern Physical Chemistry 3 credits
Introduction to quantum chemistry with applications to the structure of atoms and molecules. Molecular spectroscopy. Three lectures and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112, MAT 111-112, PHY 201-202 or 223-224, or equivalent courses. Spring
CHM 302L Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit
Selected spectroscopic experiments with applications to molecular structure. One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHM 302 or concurrent registration in CHM 302 and CHM 230L or CHM 301L or CHM 334L or CHM 430L with the minimum grade of C-. Spring
CHM 334 Spectrometric Analysis 4 credits
Spectrometric methods for the elucidation of chemical structures. Includes nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. Emphasis on organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228. Fall
CHM 338 Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 credits
Important basic concepts in organic chemistry are reviewed at a higher level than is possible in an introductory course. New concepts are presented in the area of reaction mechanisms, physical organic chemistry, and in the use of retrosynthetic analysis to plan multi-step organic syntheses. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228. Fall 2009
CHM 344 Metal Ions in Biological Systems 3 credits
An interdisciplinary course taught by a chemistry and a biology professor. Intended for science majors as an elective in chemistry, biochemistry or biology. Chemical processes in biological systems, which include participation of metal ions, are covered. The course begins with the principles of coordination chemistry and structural biochemistry. The rest of the course is organized according to the functions performed by the metal centers: gene expression and signal transduction, digestion, bioenergetics and electron transfer, oxygen transport, liver functions and anticancer drugs. Prerequisites: BIO 101 and CHM 227-228. Fall 2009
CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar 1 credit each
Student-faculty seminar for majors. To be taken for three semesters. Prerequisite: CHM 228 and Junior standing. Spring - Fall - Spring
CHM 401 Modern Synthetic Methods 3 credits
Structure-reactivity relationships in organometallic chemistry and the application of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis, including industrial catalysis. Prerequisite: CHM 228. Spring 2011
CHM 401L Modern Synthetic Methods Laboratory 1 credits
Designed to illustrate some of the most important synthetic and physical techniques used by modern synthetic chemists. Prerequisite: CHM 401 or concurrent registration in CHM 401. Spring 2011
CHM 430 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
Advanced instrumental methods of analysis including optical emission, spectroscopy, gas chromatography and various electrochemical techniques. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112. Spring
CHM 450 Research in Chemistry 4 credits
Independent research under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty. Research and consultation times to be arranged after approval of department chair. Fall/Spring
CHM 455 Medicinal Chemistry 3 credits
Chemical principles are used to explain the interaction of drugs with biological targets. Strategies used in the design and development of medicines are discussed. Prerequisites: CHM227-228 and BCH301. Spring 2011
CHM 461 Polymer Chemistry 3 credits
Survey of the physical and organic principles of polymer chemistry, with special emphasis on industrial applications. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228. Fall 2010
CHM 498-499 Independent Study 1-4 credits
Independent study under the direction of the chemistry staff. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair. Fall/Spring
BIOCHEMISTRY COURSES
BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry 3 credits
Structure and function of biological molecules including proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids. Topics include transmission of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein; recombinant DNA technology, catalysis and enzyme kinetics, ligand binding, signal transduction and membrane transport. Prerequisites: BIO 101, CHM 228 with a minimum grade of C-. Fall
BCH 301L Introduction to Biochemistry Lab 1 credits
One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BCH 301 or concurrent registration in BCH 301. Fall
BCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry 3 credits
The more biological aspects of biochemistry. Topics include bioenergetics, anabolism and catabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and control of metabolism, emphasizing hormones. Prerequisite: BCH 301 with a minimum grade of C-. Spring
BCH 302L Cellular Biochemistry Lab 1 credits
One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BCH 301L and BCH302 or concurrent registration in BCH 302. Spring
BCH 450 Research in Biochemistry 4 credits
Independent research under the direction of the biochemistry faculty. Research and consultation times to be arranged after approval of department chair. Fall/Spring