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35 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CHEM 100(Area F-II)

CHEM 105, 106

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 1034
Subject
CHEM
Type
alias
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 105General Chemistry I3

142 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 105LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory1

Sub-Total Credits 4 Complete 16 additional credits of BIOL courses Biology minors may select elective courses from any course with a BIOL subject code, excluding BIOL 226, 390, 450, 485, and 490. Electives should be selected in consultation with a Biology advisor. Sub-Total Credits 16 Total Credits 24

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 106General Chemistry II3

A continuation of the systematic study of the fundamental principles and calculations involved in chemistry: focusing on kinetics; equilibria; acid-base chemistry; redox reactions and electrochemistry; thermodynamics; and a brief introduction to organic and nuclear chemistry. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CLAS: (F-II) Scientifc Knowldg CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 106LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory1

125 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 200Special Topics in Chemistry

Credits 1-4

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 300Special Topics in Chemistry

This course explores special topics in chemistry appropriate for sophomore; junior; and senior level students majoring in chemistry or related fields. Contact the course instructor for additional information about any CHEM 300 course offering. Credits 1-4

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 310Basic Organic Chemistry3

A descriptive study of the structure and reactions of common aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon. For students interested in ceramics; materials science; environmental science; or ecology; but not suitable for chemistry majors or those interested in biochemistry; molecular biology; or the health professions. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 315Organic Chemistry I3

SOCI 110, PSYC 118, or PSYC 342 4 Sub-Total Credits 26 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Sports and Health Science majors complete 16 credits of quantitative reasoning, social science, and natural science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 36

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 315LLaboratory-Organic Chem I1

Students practice techniques essential for organic synthesis; characterization; and purification including: melting point acquisition; recrystallization; liquid-liquid extraction; analysi by thin layer chromatography; and distillation. Students learn how to troubleshoot reactions; perform several syntheses; and gain experience interpreting spectral data. Credits 1

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 316Organic Chemistry II3

An in-depth exploration of the chemistry of carbon-based compounds. Topics include enolates; reductions; oxidations; additions to the carbonyl; the Diels-Alder reaction; radicals Aromatic reactions; aromaticity; carbohydrates and amino acid chemistry. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 316LLaboratory-Organic Chem II1

Sub-Total Credits 20 Human Health Science Electives Complete a minimum of 10 credits from the following courses. CHEM 400 topics courses must be approved. Up to 10 credits may be completed in a medical, dental, or pharmacy program that Alfred has an articulation agreement with. Prior approval is mandatory. Course Code Title Credits

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 321Introduction to Analytical Chemistry4
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 321LLaboratory-Intro Analyt Chem

Credits 0

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 340PCHEM: Quantum & Spectroscopy3

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics applied to chemical systems; atomic and molecular structure; computational chemistry; and spectroscopy. Credits 3

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 341Physical Chemistry Laboratory1

CHEM 342 or (CEMS 214 and CEMS 235 and CEMS 344) 4-11

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 342PCHEM: Thermo & kinetics4

Foundations and applications of classical and statistical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; and molecular dynamics. Credits 4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 343Physical Chemistry I4

The first semester of our physical chemistry sequence covers thermodynamics from a combined classical/statistical perspective and chemical kinetics. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 345Physical Chemistry Laboratory

This course explores concepts in thermodynamics; kinetics; and quantum mechanics through seven laboratory experiments performed as teams in a simulated corporate research environment. Students are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in CHEM 346 or the equivalent. Prerequisites: CHEM 343 or CEMS 235. Credits 1 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 346Physical Chemistry II3

The second semester of our physical chemistry sequence covers quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 370Chemistry Projects1-2

Laboratory work or literature review involving a chemical topic of interest to the student and not covered in any of the regular course work. A final written report is required. CHEM 370 cannot be substituted for any of the required courses in the chemistry major and cannot be used to fulfill the additional credits needed for an ACS certified degree. A chemistry minor may count up to three credits of CHEM 370 toward the minor. Laboratory work that can be considered original research in chemistry should be performed as an Independent Study or an ARGUS project (CHEM 450). *Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; a study plan approved by the Division Chair; and CHEM 106. Credits 1-2

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 372Inorganic Chemistry3

Principles of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on periodicity; symmetry and group theory; molecular orbital theory; bonding; acid/base chemistry; coordination chemistry and ligand field theory; organometallic reactions and mechanisms; catalysis; solid state chemistry; and bioinorganic chemistry.Generally offered (Spring). Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 374Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory1

CHEM 423 or (CEMS 347 and CEMS 349) 3-4

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 400Advanced Chemistry Topics1-4

Sub-Total Credits 10 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Life and Physical Science majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 40

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 420Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism

Properties; biosynthetic pathways; and metabolism of carbohydrates; lipids; and nitrogenous compounds with related units on physical biochemistry; protein structure; bioenergetics and enzyme kinetics. Laboratories reinforce theoretical concepts and provide hands-on experience with modern biochemistry techniques and instrumentation. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 420LLaboratory-Biochem: Prot/Metab

Credits 0

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 422Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids

This course surveys the biochemistry of the gene; with an emphasis on protein/nucleic acid interactions. Topics include nucleic acid structure; regulation of DNA replication and transcription; post-transcriptional modification of RNA; recombinant DNA techniques; and genetic engineering methods. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. (Students who wish to take only one semester of Biochemistry should take BIOL/CHEM 420.) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 423Instrumental Analysis3

BIOL/CHEM 420 Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism 4 Sub-Total Credits 12 Note: Up to a total of nine credit hours may be taken outside of the Division of Chemistry, and courses that count towards the chemistry minor outside of the Division include: CEMS 214, CEMS 235, CEMS 334, CEMS 347, CEMS 349, PHYS 401, PHYS 421, MECH 320, MECH 321, MECH 241, RNEW 310 Total Credits 20

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 450Independent Study

Original chemical research under faculty guidance. The work must have the potential to be published. An Approved Plan of Study and a written final report are required. Oral reports may also be required. Credits 1-4

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 461Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I

A laboratory course primarily focused on mastering instrumental techniques such as NMR; FTIR; and GCMS to characterize organic compounds through discovery labs and solving independent unknowns. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 465Advanced Lab I1

A laboratory course primarily focused on mastering characterization techniques using instrumentation within the department to solve independent unknowns as well as an introduction to computational chemistry. Credits 1

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 466Advanced Lab II1

A continued exploration into advanced chemical instrumentation available on campus and/or nearby. Students will have the opportunity to practice peer mentorship in a research setting in concert with an upper- level chemistry lab course or perform an independent research project. Credits 1

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 485Internship in Chemistry

Off-campus research in consultation with faculty and an off campus project advisor. An approved plan of study and a written final report are required. Oral reports may also be required. The work must represent original research in chemistry and have the potential to be published. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; a study plan approved by the Division Chair and in general; CHEM 343 although this can be waived by the Division Chair. Credits 1-6

Subject
CHEM
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.alfred.edu
CHEM 490Chemistry Seminar1

Sub-Total Credits 38 Related study required for the major Course Code Title Credits

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.alfred.edu

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