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 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 |
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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 |
66 |
Total required for degree |
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 302-35300, 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 |
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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 |
57 |
Total required for degree |
120 |
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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. 128)
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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 required for degree |
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. 128)
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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. 13).
