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.

CHE 111FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I3
CHE 112FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II3
CHE 113LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I1
CHE 114LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II1
CHE 201ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I3
CHE 202ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II3
CHE 203ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I1
CHE 204ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II1
CHE 301ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (recommended)4
MAT 161CALCULUS I4
MAT 162CALCULUS II4
PHY 111UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I5
PHY 112UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II5

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

General Education 23 Requirements
33 credit hours33
Chemistry Major Requirements (42-44 credit hours)
Required Courses (38 credit hours)
CHE 111FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I3
CHE 112FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II3
CHE 113LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I1
CHE 114LABORATORY FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II1
CHE 201ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I3
CHE 202ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II3
CHE 203ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I1
CHE 204ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II1
CHE 301ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY4
CHE 331PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY3
CHE 360INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY3
CHE 403INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS3
CHE 404INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB2
CHE 465INTERGRATED PHYSICAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY2
CHE 470BIOCHEMISTRY I3
CHE 471BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES2
In-depth Elective Courses (4- 6 cr)
Select two from the following
CHE 325MEDICATIONS3
CHE 327MEDICINAL PLANT CHEMISTRY2
CHE 406ANALYTICAL TOXICOLOGY3
CHE 427CANNABIS ANALYSIS2
CHE 472BIOCHEMISTRY II3
Required Credit Hours Outside the Major (21-22 credit hours)
MAT 161CALCULUS I4
MAT 162CALCULUS II4
Select one from the following:
INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA
CALCULUS III (4)
INTRODUCTORY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
PHY 111UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I5
PHY 112UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II5
All College Electives
21-24 credit hours21-24
Total Credit Hours120

Students will:

  • establish a robust foundation in both the fundamentals and practical applications of chemistry subdisciplines, encompassing Analytical, Bio-, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistries.
  • develop proficiency in problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning, specifically tailored to address challenges within the chemistry field.
  • demonstrate the ability to design and execute scientific experiments, strictly adhering to laboratory safety protocols, while meticulously recording and analyzing experimental results.
  • effectively communicate scientific findings through proficient oral, written, and electronic formats.
  • recognize the pivotal role of chemistry in addressing significant societal issues related to energy, health, environment, and medicine.
  • collaborate seamlessly as a valuable member of a problem-solving team within the realm of chemistry.
  • explore potential career paths upon fulfilling the program requirements.