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Chemistry (BS)

Canisius University · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
Chemistry (BS)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
77-78
Catalog edition
0035
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
// Overview Curriculum Roadmap Learning Goals Minor Combined Degree Programs Courses Chair: Phillip M. Sheridan, PhD Introduction Chemistry graduates enter a variety of professions, including careers in research and industry, the health sciences, teaching, technical writing, business, sales, patent law and civil service. A major in chemistry is excellent preparation for entrance into medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant (PA) and other health related programs, as well as graduate programs including chemistry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, food science, materials science, business, and law. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers four tracks that lead to a BS degree in Chemistry. The Chemistry BS track certified by the American Chemical Society (CHM ACS certified track) is designed for students planning to enter graduate studies in chemistry or related fields. The Chemistry for Health Sciences BS track is designed specifically for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-pharmacy assistant, and other pre-health students (CHM HT track). The Chemistry BS track is designed for students who intend to pursue technical employment in industry (CHM track). The Chemistry with Business BS track is designed for students who want to pursue administrative or sales careers in the chemical industry, or in patent law (CHM BUS track). Faculty advisors in the Department will help you choose the track that best fits your interests and career plans. Students in all program tracks will gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of modern, sophisticated laboratory instrumentation; this helps provide the experience necessary to be competitive in today’s job market and/or to gain entrance into highly ranked graduate programs and health professional programs. All Chemistry tracks can be completed with a business minor. This option offers valuable skills for employment in sales, marketing, or other industrial professions, as well as preparing students for the business aspects of careers in the sciences or health professions. Qualifications Students must attain a grade of C or greater in General Chemistry II ( CHM 112 ) and C- or greater in Organic Chemistry II ( CHM 228 ) in order to progress into the major. Several two-semester courses ( CHM 111 and CHM 112 , CHM 227 and CHM 228 , BCH 301 and BCH 302 ) have a required minimum grade of C- in the first course to continue to the second course. ACADEMIC Advisement All students will be assigned a faculty advisor. For students who have declared a major, an advisor is assigned in their respective academic department. For students who are still deciding on a major, they will be assigned a success coach from the Golisano Center for Student Success for advisement, including course selection prior to registration. Meetings with academic advisors are required prior to students receiving their PIN for course registration each semester. All students should work closely with their advisor in discussing career expectations, choosing their major electives, developing their entire academic program and planning their co-curricular or supplemental academic experiences. Special Programs Offered by the Department Early Assurance Programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Optometry Engineering 4 + 2 Pathway with Syracuse University Canisius WASUM 6 Year BS + MD Accelerated Pathway Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant and other Health Science Careers The Chemistry Health Sciences BS track is recommended for students interested in pre-med, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-physician assistant, and other health science programs. All Chemistry BS tracks are excellent preparation for admission to medical, dental, pharmacy and physician assistant schools, and more than half of the graduates from this Department typically enter into these programs. Students applying to medical or dental schools must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Dental Admission Test (DAT). Major Experiences Following their freshman year, chemistry majors are encouraged to become involved in research projects with Department faculty. Stipends for are available to work on these projects during the summer in the Department. Summer work at other research institutions or clinical experience is also encouraged. Our relationship with industries and institutions aids students in job placement before and after graduation. Students may also choose to undertake chemistry related internships for advanced elective course credit. Double Majors Students who wish to expand their educational opportunities may decide to declare a double major. This decision may be based on career goals, planned graduate studies, and/or other student interests. Before a student declares a double major, it is important to meet with the appropriate academic departments for advisement. In order to declare a double major, the student must complete the Major/Minor Declaration form. This form will be submitted electronically and reviewed and approved by each department chairperson as well as the appropriate associate dean. Per university policy, each additional major requires a minimum of 15 credits that do not apply to the student's first or subsequent major. Some double major combinations can be completed within the minimum 120 credit hour degree requirement, but in other cases, additional coursework may be required. Please note that students will only receive one degree unless completing the dual degree requirement, including at least 150 undergraduate credit hours, regardless of the number of majors they complete. Both (all) majors appear on a student’s transcript. Minors in Other Disciplines Minors provide students the opportunity to pursue additional interests but generally do not require as many courses as a major. Minors generally range from five to eight required courses. To receive a minor, the student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their other credentials (i.e., majors, other minors). The complete list of minors is available on the Canisius website and in the catalog and provides links to each minor. Some majors and minors can be completed within the minimum 120 credit hour degree requirement, but in some cases additional coursework may be required. Students must complete the appropriate minor request form. Curriculum An Ignatian Foundation All undergraduate students must complete either the Canisius Core Curriculum or the All-College Honors Curriculum . Many schools refer to their college-wide undergraduate requirements as "general education" requirements. We believe that the core curriculum and the honors curriculum are more than a series of required classes; they provide the basis for a Jesuit education both with content and with required knowledge and skills attributes that are central to our mission. Free Electives Students may graduate with a bachelor's degree with more but not less than 120 credit hours. Free electives are courses in addition to the Canisius Core Curriculum or All-College Honors Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach the minimum number of credits required for graduation. The number of credits required to complete a bachelor's degree may vary depending on the student's major(s) and minor(s). Major Requirements
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IPEDS UNITID
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CourseShelf checklist
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Institution Transfer Profile
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Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

For ACS-certified Chemistry Track

20 items
  1. CHM 111& 111L
    General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. CHM 112& 112L
    General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. CHM 227& 227L
    Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. CHM 228& 228L
    Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. CHM 230& 230L
    Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  6. CHM 244
    3
  7. CHM 301& 301L
    Fundamental Physical Chemistryand Fundamental Physical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  8. CHM 302& 302L
    Modern Physical Chemistryand Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  9. CHM 334& 334L
    Spectrometric Analysisand Spectrometric Analysis Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  10. CHM 420
    3
  11. CHM 430& 430L
    Instrumental Analytical Chemistryand Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  12. CHM 480
    0
  13. CHM 481
    3
  14. Choose 2 Chemistry or Biochemistry Electives (any 300- or 400- level CHM or BCH course) 1
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  15. BCH 301
    3
  16. BIO 111& 111L
    Introductory Biology Iand Introductory Biology Laboratory I
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  17. MAT 111
    4
  18. MAT 112
    4
  19. PHY 223& 223L
    General Physics for Physical Science Majors Iand General Physics for Physical Science Majors I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  20. PHY 224& 224L
    General Physics for Physical Science Majors IIand General Physics for Physical Science Majors II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4

For Chemistry Track

Choose 1 of the following · select one of the following: · 21 items
  1. CHM 111& 111L
    General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. CHM 112& 112L
    General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. CHM 227& 227L
    Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. CHM 228& 228L
    Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. CHM 230& 230L
    Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  6. CHM 244
    3
  7. CHM 301& 301L
    Fundamental Physical Chemistryand Fundamental Physical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  8. CHM 334& 334L
    Spectrometric Analysisand Spectrometric Analysis Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  9. CHM 430& 430L
    Instrumental Analytical Chemistryand Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  10. Choose 3 Chemistry or Biochemistry Electives (any 300- or 400- level CHM or BCH course) 1
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  11. CHM 480
    0
  12. CHM 481
    3
  13. BCH 301
    3
  14. BIO 111& 111L
    Introductory Biology Iand Introductory Biology Laboratory I
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  15. MAT 111
    4
  16. select one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3-4
  17. MAT 112
    4
  18. MAT 141
    4
  19. PSY 201
    3
  20. PHY 201& 201L
    College Physics Iand College Physics I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  21. PHY 202& 202L
    College Physics IIand College Physics II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4

For Chemistry for Health Sciences Track

Choose 1 of the following · select one of the following: · 23 items
  1. CHM 111& 111L
    General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. CHM 112& 112L
    General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. CHM 227& 227L
    Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. CHM 228& 228L
    Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. CHM 230& 230L
    Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  6. CHM 244
    3
  7. CHM 301
    3
  8. CHM 480
    0
  9. CHM 481
    3
  10. Choose a Chemistry or Biochemistry Elective (any 300- or 400- level CHM or BCH course) with lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  11. Science Elective (choose from CSC 111 or any 300- or 400-level course in CHM, BCH, BIO, or PHY)
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  12. Science Elective with Lab (choose any 300- or 400-level course in CHM, BCH, BIO, or PHY)
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  13. BCH 301
    3
  14. BCH 302
    3
  15. BIO 111& 111L
    Introductory Biology Iand Introductory Biology Laboratory I
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  16. BIO 112& 112L
    Introductory Biology IIand Introductory Biology Laboratory II
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  17. MAT 111
    4
  18. select one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3-4
  19. MAT 112
    4
  20. MAT 141
    4
  21. PSY 201
    3
  22. PHY 201& 201L
    College Physics Iand College Physics I Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  23. PHY 202& 202L
    College Physics IIand College Physics II Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4

For Chemistry with Business Track

0 items

    Required Science Courses

    Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 22 items
    1. CHM 111& 111L
      General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. CHM 112& 112L
      General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. CHM 227& 227L
      Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. CHM 228& 228L
      Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. CHM 301
      3
    6. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. CHM 230& 230L
      Analytical Chemistryand Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CHM 334& 334L
      Spectrometric Analysisand Spectrometric Analysis Lab
      Not resolved to a course
    9. CHM 430& 430L
      Instrumental Analytical Chemistryand Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Choose a Chemistry or Biochemistry Elective (any 300- or 400- level CHM or BCH course) 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. CHM 480
      0
    12. CHM 481
      3
    13. BCH 301& 301L
      Introduction to Biochemistryand Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    14. BIO 111& 111L
      Introductory Biology Iand Introductory Biology Laboratory I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    15. BIO 112& 112L
      Introductory Biology IIand Introductory Biology Laboratory II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    16. MAT 111
      4
    17. select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    18. MAT 112
      4
    19. MAT 141
      4
    20. PSY 201
      3
    21. PHY 201& 201L
      College Physics Iand College Physics I Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    22. PHY 202& 202L
      College Physics IIand College Physics II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Required Business Courses

    6 items
    1. ACC 201
      3
    2. ECO 101
      3
    3. ECO 102
      3
    4. FIN 201
      3
    5. MGT 101
      3
    6. MKT 201
      3

    Elective

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select one course in business, law, or science 3
      Not resolved to a course
      3
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