Pace University offers Chemistry majors the option of earning two degrees, a B.S. in Chemistry at Pace University and a B.E. at either Manhattan College or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, School of Engineering. Both of these joint programs involve five years of education: three years of study at Pace and two years of study at the other institution, including summer coursework. Application for transfer is made by the student during the third year at Pace.
Note that Pace students generally follow the standard BS in Chemistry program for required University Core and major courses but with appropriate modifications in required major electives and for required engineering courses to be transferred from RPI or Manhattan College.
Students interested in any of these joint programs should meet with a Pace Chemistry Department advisor for full details.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
50-54 |
Open Electives |
19-34 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
See list below for major-required Math, Biology, and Physics courses that satisfy University Core requirements and/or some Open Elective requirements (28 credits).
Major Requirements (50-54 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics | 4 |
CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| 10-14 |
| |
| |
| |
Total Credits | 50-54 |
Concentration A - Preparation for Medical or Graduate School
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
MAT 238 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
or MAT 253 | Differential Equations |
CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
or CHE 338 | Spectroscopy, Theory and Practice |
| 3 |
| Quantum Chemistry | |
| Chemical Separations | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | |
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Concentration B - Preparation for Employment and Leading to American Chemical Society Certification
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
MAT 238 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
or MAT 253 | Differential Equations |
| 3 |
| Quantum Chemistry | |
| Chemical Separations | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | |
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Concentration C - Environmental Chemistry
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
SCI 345 | Environmental Applications in Geology | 4 |
ENS 610 | Environmental Science I | 3 |
CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
Total Credits | 10 |
Open Electives (19-34 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 19-34 |
Total Credits | 19-34 |