Chemistry (B.S.)
Admission Requirements
Transfer Admission Requirements
Transfer students from two-year colleges should have earned credit for courses equivalent to the following to avoid possible delays in the completion of the degree program.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 111 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHE 112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHE 113 | LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I | 1 |
| CHE 114 | LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II | 1 |
| CHE 201 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHE 202 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHE 203 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I | 1 |
| CHE 204 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
| CHE 301 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (recommended) | 4 |
| MAT 161 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| PHY 111 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I | 5 |
| PHY 112 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II | 5 |
Transfer students must complete a minimum of 10 credits in chemistry at Buffalo State. Chemistry courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for similar courses at Buffalo State only if they have the same or equivalent prerequisites. Grades of C or better in CHE 111 and CHE 112 are required for transfer into the Chemistry B.S. program.
Chemistry courses not meeting these criteria may be transferred as elective credit.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education 23 Requirements | ||
| 33 credit hours | 33 | |
| Chemistry Major Requirements (42-44 credit hours) | ||
| Required Courses (38 credit hours) | ||
| CHE 111 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHE 112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHE 113 | LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I | 1 |
| CHE 114 | LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II | 1 |
| CHE 201 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHE 202 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHE 203 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I | 1 |
| CHE 204 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II | 1 |
| CHE 301 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHE 331 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| CHE 360 | INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| CHE 403 | INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| CHE 404 | INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB | 2 |
| CHE 465 | INTERGRATED PHYSICAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
| CHE 470 | BIOCHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHE 471 | BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES | 2 |
| In-depth Elective Courses (4- 6 cr) | ||
| Select two from the following | ||
| CHE 325 | MEDICATIONS | 3 |
| CHE 327 | MEDICINAL PLANT CHEMISTRY | 2 |
| CHE 406 | ANALYTICAL TOXICOLOGY | 3 |
| CHE 427 | CANNABIS ANALYSIS | 2 |
| CHE 472 | BIOCHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| Required Credit Hours Outside the Major (21-22 credit hours) | ||
| MAT 161 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA | ||
| CALCULUS III (4) | ||
| INTRODUCTORY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | ||
| PHY 111 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I | 5 |
| PHY 112 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II | 5 |
| All College Electives | ||
| 21-24 credit hours | 21-24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Students will:
- demonstrate mastery of core knowledge in the area of Analytical Chemistry
- demonstrate mastery of core knowledge in the area of Organic Chemistry
- demonstrate mastery of core knowledge in the area of Physical Chemistry
- demonstrate a mastery of basic concepts in the area of Biochemistry
- use and understand the theory behind modern laboratory instrumentation
- demonstrate ability to analyze and evaluate experimental data
- be knowledgeable concerning safe laboratory practices
- keep a legible and complete experimental record
- be able to synthesize and characterize molecules
- demonstrate adequate technical report writing skills
- use a personal computer to analyze and collect scientific data
- demonstrate adequate oral presentation skills
- demonstrate a mastery of core knowledge in the area of Inorganic Chemistry (traditional track)
- demonstrate a mastery of core knowledge in the area of Biochemistry (biochemistry track)
- demonstrate the rudimentary skills required to design and conduct chemical research
- be prepared for a career in chemistry or a chemistry related field, or, for advanced studies in chemistry