65 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.
This course will review topics in math that are essential to the study of chemistry. Scientific reasoning skills will also be developed to support success in chemistry courses. Attributes: YLIB
This course focuses on man-made, natural disasters. Attributes: LC YLIB
The course will explore the scientists/inventors/thought leaders of the 20th and 21st century. Their contribution to society, as well as their lives outside of science will be discussed. Additionally, the course will focus on presenting information in several formats. Assignments will include writings, oral presentations, group work, poster presentations and defense of a poster. The overarching goal of the course is to promote discussion in a sage, positive, and persuasive way. Typically offered:
This course will focus on forensics. The forensic theme easily presents itself to comprehensive examination of questions and problems. Chemistry plays an important role in criminal investigations starting from the crime scene to the lab, and to the courtroom. Physical evidence must be recognized, collected, and packaged, substances analyzed, and conclusions drawn and supported. This course will focus on crime scene investigation and concepts related to the chemical analysis of physical evidence namely, fingerpri Typically offered:
This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on theoretical concepts and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Topics include solutions, acids and bases, kinetics and chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: YLIB
Biology Electives - 9 credits At least 9 additional biology credits, six of which must be at the 300 level or above. Students can earn up to three total credits from BIOL 496. Natural and Social Science Electives - 9 credits At least 9 additional credits in the Natural or Social Sciences (BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, MATH, PSYC, PHYS, SOCI, or SUST). Note: Although a 100 level course in the Natural or Social Sciences (BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, MATH, PSYC, PHYS, SOCI or SUST) may be used to fulfill one of the courses in this requirement, no courses from the foundational areas of Fisher Core may app Mathematics Requirements - 3 credits
The course will explore the chemistry behind various types of love and how humans express those types of love. Both popular culture and historical representations of love will be used. Additionally, the course will focus on presenting information in several formats. Assignments will include writings, oral presentations, group work, poster presentations and defense of a poster. The overarching goal of the course is to promote discussion in a safe, positive, and persuasive way. Typically offered:
This course provides an opportunity to learn and use data collection, processing, and statistical analysis in regards to chemical systems. Students collect data through laboratory experiments, internet searches, and given spreadsheets. Processing is completed using Microsoft Excel and various graphical methods are explored. Additionally, students learn to understand and use the assumptions made when processing data and presenting the results based upon audience. Typically offered:
This course provides an opportunity to use statistical analysis tools in the study of food production/growth to appeal to large audiences, while maintaining a natural/organic tag. Additionally, ethical consumption and the politics of food are addressed using data from countries who grow products versus those that consume the products. Different methods of data treatment demonstrate how facts can be presented to “sell” the general public in different directions. Case studies and lab work give the students a reali Attributes: DA YLIB
This inquiry-based course will provide students with a broad overview of physics, physical sciences, earth science, and astronomy. A series of inquiry-based real-world scenarios will be presented throughout the course to allow the students to apply the scientific method and analysis of data. Students will have several opportunities to include the use of variables in their data collection and completion of the inquiry-based scenarios. Data analysis will be integrated as part of their main skills and intertwined w Attributes: DA YLIB
A one-semester course for nursing majors or for students seeking an introduction to chemistry. Topics from general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry are covered, with emphasis on applications to health professions. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: P4 YLIB
This course complements CHEM 120C and introduces the student to some basic techniques in the chemistry laboratory. The experiments include observation of chemical phenomena, chemical analysis, and syntheses. Attributes: YLIB
Students study and practice skills central to academic and professional research through the development of independent, inquiry-based projects. In their projects, student assert, support, and integrate their own positions into scholarly conversation based in research. Students develop competency in the location, evaluation, analysis and documentation of sources that represent a range of different perspectives on important issues. Attributes: RW YLIB ZRES
The aim of this course is to introduce analytical chemistry principles that are related to the area of criminology. The course will focus on those aspects of criminology that can be answered through chemical methods, although some aspects of biological science (DNA analysis and blood typing) will be integrated. This course introduces concepts related to the identification and analysis of fingerprints, inks, fibers, tool marks, narcotics, common medications, blood and breath alcohol, accelerants, firearms, blood Attributes: P4 YLIB
This seminar will provide an overview to First year and upper-level student and alumni perspectives of the SJF chemistry program. Students will become more familiar with the breadth and depth of the field of chemistry with a focus on topics of growing importance to scientists today as well as the chemistry of everyday life. The personal characteristics, skills, and attitudes that contribute to academic and professional success will be introduced and the benefits of a chemistry degree for jobs and graduate or pro Attributes: NLIB
The principles of the chemistry of carbon compounds are developed with emphasis on nomenclature, physical properties, structure, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: SQ YLIB
Biology Electives - 12 credits 12 additional biology credits at the 300-level or higher, excluding BIOL 490, 496, 498, Honors contracts and Fisher Core courses. Mathematics Requirements - 3 credits
The basic principles of the chemistry of carbon compounds are developed with emphasis on nomenclature, physical properties, spectroscopy, structure, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: YLIB
One CHEM lecture course with the corresponding lab course at or beyond CHEM 315 (CHEM 410 is the corresponding lab for CHEM 408; CHEM 435 is the corresponding lab Total: 22-23 credits 2025-2026 Catalog » Academic Programs » Undergraduate » School of Arts and Sciences
This is a science content course. In this course, students study the fundamental nature of chemistry and biology by investigating how basic chemical principles are manifested in living systems. After acquiring the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and chemical processes, students study how these principles are integrated into systems such as respiration, photosynthesis, nutrition, and exercise. Students investigate contemporary applications of these topics through research reports. Laboratory work is incor Registration in this course is restricted to students pursuing majors in the School of Education. Attributes: P4 YLIB ZCIV
This is a science content course. In this course, students investigate topics in earth science and physics using experiments, inquiry-based studies, mathematical methods, and technology tools. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of science, including: cause and effect, change and conservation, energy and matter, models and theories, probability and prediction, systems and interaction, and time and scale. Formerly offered as MSTI 215C. Attributes: SQ YLIB
In this course, students will study the role of chemistry in criminal investigations. The course will focus on investigative chemistry through the implementation of an analytical plan that will involve five major organizing steps of approaching a criminal investigation problem consisting of a staged crime scene. Students will assume the role of a forensic chemist and become familiar with the chemical tests that are used in the analysis of physical evidence to aid in identification and analysis of fingerprints, g Typically offered:
This inquiry-based course is an introductory science course that will focus on observing fundamental phenomena in chemistry and biology. Basic concepts in chemistry and biology will be studied at a conceptual level. Working in groups will be a large component of this course to master the concepts rather than listening passively. The class meetings will include mostly experiential learning by doing lab activities using the constructivist paradigm for teaching and learning. Typically offered:
The second course in the sequence will include an in-depth examination of various physical and biological processes that operate within and at the surface of the earth. An in-depth study of the Earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields as well as elastic properties of rocks will further be explored and applied to the internal structures and dynamics of plate tectonics, plate motion, seismic waves, and fault slips. Laboratory exercises will include field studies, rock friction and fraction, seismology and plate m Attributes: YLIB
This course is intended to provide awareness about the topics of anti-racism and diversity and how they are intertwined. The intention is to promote a constructive dialogue and a safe environment where we can learn from each other and have a better understanding of people that might have a diverse point of view to promote more equity and inclusion. In addition, students will be able to explore the intersection of the topics of anti-racism and diversity in how they might have affected the chemistry discipline as Typically offered: Spring - Even Years Attributes: DEI YLIB
This spring course is required for all chemistry majors (B.S. and B.A.) and provides an opportunity for the chemistry faculty and students to discuss topics of importance to chemistry majors. Topics include graduate school, professional schools (medical, veterinary, dental, law school, etc.), industrial positions, literature searching, and research opportunities within and outside the Department of Chemistry. Also includes seminars by outside speakers from academic, private, and industrial laboratories and semin Typically offered:
A general survey course designed to introduce students to the chemical processes behind food and the food industry. All aspects of chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, biochemical, and analytical) will be utilized. The course will be taught in such a way as to allow students to obtain both lecture and laboratory experience in the context of either a 60 or 90 minute lecture/laboratory course. Attributes: YLIB
This course covers topics in quantitative chemical analysis, including statistics, equilibria, gravimetric and volumetric analysis, and electrochemistry. Typically offered:
This course covers the quantitative aspects of modern instrumental analysis, including electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography. Typically offered:
The principles of thermodynamics are developed and applied to a study of gases, phase equilibria, and chemical equilibria. Typically offered:
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The semester covers chemical kinetics and quantum chemistry, plus elements of kinetic theory and spectroscopy. Attributes: YLIB
The experiments in this course are chosen to illustrate or to apply the principles studied in CHEM 366. Attributes: YLIB
In this course, students will develop an inquiry-based project by conducting in-depth research using discipline-specific practices that result in research and writing skills that are transferable. Students will build on critical thinking and writing competencies they have previously acquired to engage topics and ideas in the field. Students will formulate important questions or problems, identify and examine appropriate sources, and use evidence in order to substantiate their own claims. They will acknowledge an Typically offered:
An introduction to the basic principles of biochemistry. Among the topics covered are: structure and function of proteins; energetics, kinetics, and mechanisms of biochemical reactions; carbohydrates; properties of membranes; and intermediary metabolism, including oxidative phosphorylation. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: YLIB
A continuation of Biochemistry I. Among the topics covered are: a continuation of intermediary metabolism; biosynthesis; integration and hormonal regulation of metabolism; and storage and utilization of genetic information. Attributes: YLIB
Advanced topics in chemistry will be covered according to specialty area of faculty. Attributes: YLIB ZCIV
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical dosage forms and pharmacokinetics. The course will focus on the physicochemical principles of dosage form design, testing, and manufacturing. The related topics of drug delivery routes will also be discussed. Students will also study the basic pharmacokinetic models to understand the factors influencing drug absorption and disposition in the human body. Typically offered:
Total: 79 credits *PHYS 121C or 131C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 141; likewise, PHYS 122C or 132C if previously taken, may automatically substitute for PHYS 142.
This course serves as an advanced study of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular thermodynamics. Attributes: YLIB
In this course mechanisms of organic reactions as well as essential chemical properties of molecules will be explored through computational modeling. The emphasis is on the principles of organic chemistry rather than quantum chemistry. The goal is to show how electronic structure of molecules correlates with their reactivity, molecular and spectroscopic properties. Students will be exposed to modern computational chemistry software and will be able to make an informed choice of computational techniques. Formerly titled: Advanced Organic Chemistry Typically offered: Spring - Even Years Attributes: YLIB ZRES
Devoted to the separation of mixtures and their identification and to the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using more advanced procedures than those found in CHEM 201L and 202L. Typically offered: Fall - Even Years Attributes: YLIB ZRES
At least two-thirds of this course is devoted to the syntheses and characterization of inorganic compounds. For the remainder of the course, the student selects advanced experiments from one or more areas, such as biochemistry, spectroscopy, instrumental methods, polymer chemistry, or inorganic chemistry. Typically offered: Spring - Odd Years Attributes: YLIB ZRES
This course will prepare students for presenting their senior seminar. The course will include discussion of selection of seminar topic, background research, and presentation preparation. Graded S/U. Typically offered:
ONE Pharmaceutical Science Elective (2)
The goal of this elective course is to focus the student’s general understanding of the immune system towards the biological aspects of vaccination. This course combines didactic presentations and small-group formats, and community outreach to introduce students to the principles of rational vaccine design, development, and pharmaceutical intervention against disease. The focus of the course will emphasize the empirical basis of vaccine design and development, past and current vaccine applications, and developin Attributes: YLIB
Drug delivery systems can be intelligently designed to enhance new and existing drug therapies. This course builds upon the introductory Pharmaceutics course and covers current topics in drug delivery. Approximately 5 to 7 topics will be covered entirely through case studies. For each topic, the students will first review the advantages and limitations of existing drug delivery system. The students will then perform in-depth analysis on the new delivery system and/or the related manufacturing technologies. Throu Attributes: YLIB
Biopharmaceuticals comprised the fastest growing category of drugs in recent years. Present and future research efforts are highly concentrated on these compounds. This course will introduce students to various biotechnology derived drugs and drug products. Students will learn about physicochemical aspects of protein-like compounds and the production, processing, and characterization of these drugs. The unique challenges presented in delivery and pharmacokinetics as well as formulation development of these prote Attributes: YLIB
A lecture and group discussion-based course designed to acquaint the student with the science of toxicology. The course will introduce basic toxicological principles and methods and will place special emphasis on the applied fields of toxicology, including forensic and environmental toxicology. Attributes: YLIB
An opportunity for a student to engage in research or study in an area or topic not regularly covered in the program. Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required. Typically offered:
Research on an original problem in chemistry is carried out under the direction of a department faculty member. Training in research methods, use of the scientific literature, and evaluation of data are emphasized. A student may register for 1 to 4 credit hours in a given semester. At least once during the course of the project, the student will report orally on his or her work before the department faculty and students. Upon completion of the project, the results will be presented in the form of a written resea Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: YLIB ZCIV ZRES
Continued research on an original problem in chemistry is carried out under the direction of a department faculty member after completing CHEM 498. Training in research methods, use of the scientific literature, and evaluation of data are emphasized. A student may register for 0.5-4 credit hours in a given semester. Completion of the independent study/tutorial authorization form is required. This course is only offered as an S/U course. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Attributes: YLIB
Source: St. John Fisher University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
