Chemistry Major, BS | Pace University New York

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

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	65
Open Electives	1-9
Total Credits	120 (see footnote 4)

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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements ¹		44-55
MAT 131	Calculus I (Foundation)
BIO 101	General Biology I (Foundation) ²
PHY 112	General Physics II (AOK V) ²
ENG 110	Composition (can test out)
ENG 120	Critical Writing
COM 200	Public Speaking
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing (or another course in this category)
Two 2nd Langugage courses (can test out)
Other AOK courses (AOK II-IV 2 each & CE & one additional AOK II - V))
Total Credits		44-55

Major Requirements (65 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Chemistry Courses
CHE 111	General Chemistry I ¹	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II ¹	4
CHE 221	Analytical Methods and Techniques ^{1, 2}	3
CHE 223	Organic Chemistry I ^{1, 2}	4
CHE 224	Organic Chemistry II ^{1, 2}	4
CHE 301	Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy ¹	4
CHE 302	Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics ¹	4
CHE 310	Green Chemistry ²	3
CHE 326	Biochemistry ¹	4
CHE 330	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry ¹	4
CHE 331	Instrumental Analysis ¹	4
CHE 392	Chemistry Seminar I	1
CHE 480	Research in Chemistry	3
Campus Specific Chemistry Course
Complete campus specific course.		7
NYC Students
CHE 200	Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry
CHE 333	Advanced Organic Chemistry
PLV Students
MAT 253	Differential Equations
CHE 370	Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels
Required Math and Science Coursses
BIO 102	General Biology II	4
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
PHY 111	General Physics I	4
Total Credits		65

Open Electives (1-9 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 1- 9 credits ¹		1-9
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community
Total Credits		1-9

¹: Includes various Math and Science courses not taken for University Core Credit. Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements.
²: Take credit-bear lecture and 0-credit lab in the same semester.
³: Reduced credits (effective from Spring 2025) shown.
⁴: Students who do not test out of certain Core requirements will be required to take more than 120 credits to earn the BS degree. Please consult with your academic advisor and the department for more information.

General Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 110	Composition	3
BIO 101	General Biology I ¹	4
CHE 111	General Chemistry I ¹	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 ¹	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II ¹	4
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
CHE 223	Organic Chemistry I ^{1, 2}	4
PHY 111	General Physics I ¹	4
First Second Language course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing ¹	3
	Credits	14
Spring
CHE 224	Organic Chemistry II ^{1, 2}	4
PHY 112	General Physics II (Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5)) ¹	4
CHE 200 or MAT 253	Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry (in NYC. Take MAT 253 in PLV in ) or Differential Equations	4
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
	Credits	15
Third Year
Fall
CHE 221	Analytical Methods and Techniques ^{1, 2}	3
CHE 301	Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy ¹	4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
	Credits	13
Spring
CHE 302	Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics ¹	4
CHE 331	Instrumental Analysis ¹	4
CHE 326	Biochemistry (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) ¹	4
AOK 1 (CE) and AOK II - V ³		3
	Credits	15
Fourth Year
Fall
CHE 310	Green Chemistry ¹	3
CHE 480	Research in Chemistry	3
AOK II to IV (LC or INT) (take two linked 3-credit LCs or one 6-credit INT)		3
AOK II to IV (LC or INT)		3
AOK V (MAT 141 recommeded)		3-4
	Credits	15-16
Spring
CHE 330	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry ¹	4
CHE 333	Advanced Organic Chemistry (in NYC. Take CHE 370 Advanced Biophysical Chemistry in PLV.)	3
CHE 392	Chemistry Seminar I	1
AOK II to V (take a remaining AOK requirement)		3
Open Elective		3
AOK II - IV		3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	121-122

¹: Take credit-bearing lecture and lab in the same semester
²: Reduced credits (effective from Spring 2025) shown
³: Must take a CE course. Many AOK II - IV courses also count as CE.