Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Frank Darrow, Associate Professor and Chair
The chemistry curriculum, approved by the American Chemical Society, provides an exceptionally strong foundation for further training at the graduate level. The department is nationally noted for its research program, and students are regularly involved in research publications. The curriculum is also designed to provide outstanding classroom and laboratory experience as preparation for a career in the chemical industry. Graduates who have chosen to go directly into industry as chemists have obtained excellent placements. Chemistry majors are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, environmental science, toxicology, food science, forensic science, secondary school teaching, and engineering.
To be eligible for honors in chemistry, a student must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 overall and 3.30 in chemistry courses. A student may apply with 2.75 overall GPA and 3.00 in chemistry. Application must be made to the chair of the chemistry department no later than the second week of the senior year. The student must select an adviser and a research project.
The faculty of the Department of Chemistry reviews the qualifications of the applicant and either approves or disapproves the application. If the application is approved the student must enroll in Honors Research in Chemistry, 304-49100 and 304-49200.
A final completed version of an honors thesis, reporting the results of the investigation, must be submitted to the adviser not later than three weeks before the expected date of graduation. The student must defend the thesis before a committee of no fewer than three members of the chemistry faculty. Faculty from other departments may be included if the topic is interdisciplinary.
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Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800 |
37 |
Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 | |
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Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
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Electives |
66 |
Total, B.A. in chemistry |
120 |
American Chemical Society-Approved Degree
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Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800 |
37 |
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Laboratory research |
3 |
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Additional credits of courses chosen from, 302-35400, 304-35200, 304-35400, 304-35600, 304-42100, 304-42200, 304-44400, 304-48100, and 304-48200 |
6 |
Total required in chemistry |
46 |
Biochemistry 302-35300 |
3 | |
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Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 |
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Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
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Electives |
54 |
Total, B.S. in chemistry |
120 |
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York teaching certification before February 2, 2004.
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Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800 |
37 |
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Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 |
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Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
(See general statement on teacher education programs, p. 168)
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Education 327-21900, 327-30800, 327-31000, 327-41200, 327-49800; 395-11000, 395-11100, 395-34000 |
26 |
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Psychology: Educational Psychology 330-21000, plus a general psychology course (one of the following: 330-10300 through 330-12100, or either 330-20300 or 330-20400) |
6 |
Electives |
34 | |
Total, B.A. in chemistry teacher certification 7-12 |
120 |
Students who complete the bachelor of science major in chemistry or majors in biology or physics must complete the following courses for certification in chemistry.
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Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-33200 (Thermodynamics --- not required for physics majors) |
20 |
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Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 |
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Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
(See general statement on teacher education programs, p. 172)
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Education 327-21900, 327-30800, 327-31000, 327-41200, 327-49800; 395-11000, 395-11100, 395-34000 |
26 |
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Educational Psychology 330-21000, plus a general psychology course ( one of the following: 330-10300 through 330-12100, or either 330-20300 or 330-20400) |
6 |
Total required for degree |
120 |
In addition to certification in chemistry, after completing the requirements listed above, a student may also receive certification in biology or physics, providing he or she meets the certification requirements of the discipline. These requirements are listed under requirements for the teaching option in biology or physics in each department.
A student may also receive certification in general science upon completion of the requirements listed above for chemistry certification and completion of a one-year introductory sequence in biology and a one-semester course in geology (may be taken at Cornell --- see p. 15).
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.
Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800 |
37 | |
Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 | |
Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
327-21910 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
312-20100 |
Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
327-10100 |
Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
620-23900 |
Educating Children with Special Needs |
2 |
620-22900 |
Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators |
2 |
330-21010 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30810 |
Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines |
3 |
327-31010 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher |
3 |
327-41210 |
Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
3 |
327-49810 |
Professional Seminar in Education |
12 |
Total core education requirements |
38 |
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a year of college-level study in a language other than English. Students may test out of this requirement by taking the language placement at the 200 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the second review is completed.
· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-31010 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.
· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.
· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam; the liberal arts and sciences test, the assessment of teaching skills - written, and the content area exam.
· The student's department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.
Electives |
28 | |
Total, B.A. in chemistry with teaching option |
120 |
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.
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Chemistry 304-12100 or 304-12300, 304-12200 or 304-12600, 304-12400, 304-22100, 304-22200, 304-22500, 304-32400, 304-32500, 304-32600, 304-33100, 304-33200, 304-34200, 304-48700, 304-48800 |
37 |
Biochemistry 302-35300 |
3 | |
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Physics 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000 |
9 |
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Mathematics 313-11100, 313-11200 |
8 |
304-x9100 or 304-x9200 |
3 |
302-35400, 304-35200, 304-35400, 304-35600, 304-42100, 304-42200, 304-44400, 304-48100, 304-48200 |
3 | |
Total chemistry and related science |
63 |
327-21910 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
312-20100 |
Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
327-10100 |
Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
620-23900 |
Educating Children with Special Needs |
2 |
620-22900 |
Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators |
2 |
330-21010 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30810 |
Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines |
3 |
327-31010 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher |
3 |
327-41210 |
Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
3 |
327-49810 |
Professional Semester in Education |
12 |
Total core education requirements |
38 |
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a year of college-level study in a language other than English. Students may test out of this requirement by taking the language placement test and placing at the 200 level.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.
· All teaching option student must successfully complete the second year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. If a student receives an unsuccessful review, or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the second review is completed.
· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-31010 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.
· Professional Semester in Education and the Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.
· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam; the liberal arts and sciences test, the assessment of teaching skills - written, and the content area exam.
· The student's department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.
Electives |
19 | |
Total, B.S. in chemistry with teaching option |
120 |
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