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;
B.  Analyze and predict the effects of chemical/biochemical changes;
C.  Manipulate expressions of chemical/biochemical quantities to derive higher order relationships.


Goal 2: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will be able to work effectively in a professional or laboratory setting. Students will:
A.  Identify, access and use chemical/biochemical literature sources;
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.


Goal 3: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will be proficient in the communication of chemical and biochemical information.  Students will:
A.  Construct and deliver an effective oral presentation;
B.  Write an effective, properly formatted scientific report.


Goal 4: Chemistry/Biochemistry majors will demonstrate a consciousness of safe and ethical practice.  Students will:
A.  Work safely in the laboratory with a safety-conscious attitude;
B.  Show an ethical regard for environmental protection, use of information sources, reporting of results, and collaboration with colleagues.


Special Programs

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