Campus: NYC, Westchester
This major prepares students for graduate school, medical school, or employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry and is approved by the American Chemical Society. It includes required CHE courses and a group of required Math and Science courses. Students interested in Forensic Science are urged to view the requirements of that major's BS program.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 68-70 |
| Open Electives | 10-16 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements 1 | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
| 1 | Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements. |
Major Requirements (68-70 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 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 | 4 |
| CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
| CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| Campus Specific Chemistry Course | ||
| Complete campus specific course. | 3-4 | |
NYC Students | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
PLV Students | ||
CHE XXX | Recommended Advanced CHE course | |
| Required Math and Science Coursses | ||
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Required Advanced CHE Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Quantum Chemistry | ||
| Green Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry | ||
| Spectroscopy, Theory and Practice | ||
| Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels | ||
| Total Credits | 76-78 | |
Open Electives (10-16 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 10-16 credits 1 | 10-16 | |
| Total Credits | 10-16 | |
| 1 | Includes various Math and Science courses not taken for University Core Credit. |
General Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community (STEM Major section) | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| First Second Language course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| CHE 310 | Green Chemistry (Or any one remaining Area of Knowledge course) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II (Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5)) | 4 |
| CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry (in NYC. Take MAT 236 in PLV) | 4 |
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
| CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
| One Learning Community (LC) course | 3 | |
| One Learning Community (LC) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 326 | Biochemistry (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) | 4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 328 | Advanced Biochemistry (or Any one remaining Area of Knowledge course) | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry (in NYC. Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course in PLV) | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 333 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course and Learning Community (LC) course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course and Learning Community (LC) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 127 | |