Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Five-Year [3-2], B.A.

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This program, described in the advising guide at the end of this section, allows students to earn either a Bachelor of Arts from Geneseo and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Clarkson College, or Columbia University. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss course selections with their academic advisor to ensure requirements of partner institutions are fulfilled.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 52-58

Basic Requirements: (39-42 Credits)

CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry Credit(s): 1 or CHEM 209 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
3 courses from (9 Credits)
CHEM 300 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 330 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 340 - Principles of Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
2 courses from (4 Credits)*
CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 2 or CHEM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 342 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or CHEM 361 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 351 - Current Topics in Chemistry Credit(s): 1
CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
1 advanced course from the following list:
BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3 **
CHEM 305 - Topics in Anticancer Therapeutic Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 315 - Bioorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 318 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 329 - Topics in Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 334 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 338 - Inorganic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 339 - Solid State Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 341 - Modern Analytical Methods Credit(s): 3
CHEM 393 - Honors Research Credit(s): 4
CHEM 401 - Senior Capstone Research Course Credit(s): 3
PHYS 344 - Statistical Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I Credit(s): 3

Footnotes:

*Directed Study which involves a minimum of 4 laboratory contact hours per week and a comprehensive written report, may replace one of the following laboratory courses with permission: CHEM 301 , CHEM 313 , CHEM 342 or CHEM 361 .

**CHEM 304 cannot be taken if CHEM 300 is taken.

Related Requirements: (16 Credits)

DANL 201 - Introduction to Programming in R Credit(s): 3 or DANL 202 - Introduction to Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 223 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III Credit(s): 3

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

First Year
- Fall - 14 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
  - MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
  - MATH 230 - Programming and Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
  - DANL 201 - Introduction to Programming in R Credit(s): 3 OR DANL 202 - Introduction to Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 15-16 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry Credit(s): 1 OR CHEM 209 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
  - WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
Second Year
- Fall - 17 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
  - PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
  - MATH 223 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 16 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
  - PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
  - MATH 326 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
Third Year
- Fall - 17 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 340 - Principles of Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 342 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 16 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 300 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 330 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
  - Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 91

Students who select the B.S. degree in Chemistry with A.C.S. Certification, usually take CHEM 331 although this requirement may be waived if an appropriate course is taken at engineering school.

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science