The Bachelor of Science program in Chemistry is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in chemistry or for industrial or other employment. It includes options in biological chemistry, chemical physics, and environmental chemistry, in addition to the traditional chemical science option. The B.S. program of the Department of Chemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.
The Bachelor of Arts program allows more flexibility in the choice of electives, accommodating the needs of pre-medical students and others whose career objectives may call for a substantial introduction to chemistry. It can also accommodate students who wish to obtain a strong undergraduate background in another science or mathematics while earning a degree in chemistry.
Students interested in combining the study of chemistry with the study of materials science should see also the Interdisciplinary Program in Engineering Chemistry.
The department of Chemistry offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
Requirements for the Major (Bachelor of Science Degree)
All of the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major (CHE, MAT, PHY, BIO, etc.) must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher, with the exception of three courses, for which the grade may be C-. G/P/NC grades are not acceptable in courses taken for the major. No transferred course with a grade lower than C may be used to fulfill any major requirement.
Completion of the major requires a minimum of 66 credits.
A. Core Requirements
1. CHE 131 (or CHE 129 and CHE 130), CHE 132 General Chemistry I, II or CHE 152 Molecular Science I
2. CHE 133, CHE 134 General Chemistry Lab I, II or CHE 154 Molecular Science Laboratory I
3. CHE 301, CHE 302 Physical Chemistry I, II
4. CHE 303 Solution Chemistry Laboratory
5. CHE 321, CHE 322 Organic Chemistry I, II, or CHE 331, CHE 332 Molecular Science II, III
6. CHE 375 Inorganic Chemistry I
7. CHE 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory or CHE 383 Introductory Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
8. CHE 385 Tools of Chemistry
9. MAT 131, MAT 132 (Calculus I, II) and MAT 203 (Calculus III with applications) (See note 1 for possible substitutions). If students do not place into MAT 125 or 131 on the basis of the math placement examination, MAT 123 (or MAT 119/MAT 123) is a required course for the major.
10. PHY 131/PHY 133, PHY 132/PHY 134 Classical Physics I, II (See note 2 for possible substitutions)
B. Area Requirements
One of the following options:
1. Chemical Science Option
2. Biological Chemistry Option (See note 3)
3. Chemical Physics Option
4. Environmental Chemistry Option
5. Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry Option
C. Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Each student majoring in Chemistry must use CHE 303, CHE 304, or CHE 384 to satisfy the writing requirement for the Chemistry major (a satisfactory grade is required). These courses require several papers which are evaluated for cogency, clarity, and mechanics, and satisfy the university Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD learning objective.
Notes:
Requirements for the Major (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
All of the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major (CHE, MAT, ESG, PHY, etc.) must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher, with the exception of three courses, for which the grade may be C-. G/P/NC grades are not acceptable in courses taken for the major. No transferred course with a grade lower than C may be used to fulfill any major requirement.
Completion of the major requires approximately 55 to 56 credits.
A. Study Within the Area of Chemistry
B. Courses in Related Fields
C. Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Each student majoring in Chemistry must use CHE 303, CHE 304, or CHE 384 to satisfy the writing requirement for the Chemistry major (a satisfactory grade is required). These courses require several papers which are evaluated for cogency, clarity, and mechanics, and satisfy the university Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD learning objective.
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Honors Program
Students who have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in science and mathematics through the junior year are eligible for departmental honors in chemistry. An additional requirement for honors is the submission of a senior thesis based on research performed during the senior year. The student will be given an oral examination in May by his or her research supervisor and the undergraduate research committee. The awarding of honors requires the recommendation of this committee and constitutes recognition of superior performance in research and scholarly endeavors. If the student has also achieved a 3.40 cumulative grade point average in chemistry courses taken in the senior year, honors will be conferred.
Chemistry Secondary Teacher Education Program
See the Education and Teacher Certification entry in the alphabetical listings of Approved Majors, Minors, and Programs.
Requirements for the Minor
The Chemistry minor requires 18-22 credits, which include a General Chemistry Lecture sequence, a General Chemistry Laboratory sequence, plus 12 credits of CHE 300-level courses or research. A minimum of 9 upper division CHE credits must be earned in courses not used towards the student's major. All courses for the minor must be completed for a letter grade of C or better or S. All students must complete a minimum of 8 upper division credits in 300-level or chemistry research courses in residency at Stony Brook in order to qualify for the minor. All courses for the minor must be completed for a letter grade of C or higher or S. P/NC grades are not acceptable in courses taken for the minor. All students must complete a minimum of 8 upper division credits in 300-level chemistry or chemistry research courses in residency at Stony Brook.
Completion of the minor requires the following courses:
A. General Chemistry lecture sequence
B. General Chemistry laboratory sequence
C. 12 credits of CHE 300-level courses or CHE research (CHE 487, CHE 495-496)
Special restriction: A minimum of 9 upper division CHE credits must be earned in courses not required for the student's major.
Bachelor of Science Degree/Master of Science Degree Program
A student interested in this research-intensive graduate program, intended to prepare students for professional employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries, may apply for admission at the end of the junior year. The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at the end of the fourth year and a Master of Science in Chemistry at the end of the fifth year. During the senior year, the student is expected to take two 500-level CHE courses, GRD 500 Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship, and begin research in the senior research sequence. In the fifth year, the student works full-time on research, earning 24 credits in CHE 599.
FRESHMAN |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
First Year Seminar 101 | 1 |
WRT 101 | 3 |
MAT 131 | 4 |
CHE 131 | 4 |
CHE 133 | 1 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 16 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
First Year Seminar 102 | 1 |
WRT 102 | 3 |
CHE 132 | 4 |
CHE 134 | 1 |
MAT 132 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 16 |
SOPHOMORE |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 321 | 4 |
CHE 383 | 2 |
AMS 210 or MAT 211 | 3 |
PHY 131 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 16 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 326 | 4 |
CHE 384 | 3 |
CHE 385 | 1 |
PHY 132 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
JUNIOR |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 301 | 4 |
CHE 303 | 2 |
CHE 375 | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 302 | 4 |
CHE 304 | 2 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SENIOR |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 357 | 2 |
CHE 495 | 3 |
Upper-division SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 17 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 496 | 3 |
Upper-division CHE elective | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
FRESHMAN |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
First Year Seminar 101 | 1 |
WRT 101 | 3 |
MAT 131 | 4 |
CHE 131 | 4 |
CHE 133 | 1 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
First Year Seminar 102 | 1 |
WRT 102 | 3 |
CHE 132 | 4 |
CHE 134
|
1 |
MAT 132 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 16 |
SOPHOMORE |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 321 | 4 |
CHE 383 | 2 |
AMS 210 or MAT 211 | 3 |
PHY 131 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 16 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 326 | 4 |
CHE 384* | 3 |
CHE 385 | 1 |
PHY 132 | 4 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 18 |
JUNIOR |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 301 | 4 |
CHE 303 | 2 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 302 | 4 |
CHE 304* | 2 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SENIOR |
---|
FALL | Credits |
---|---|
CHE 375 | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
SBC | 3 |
Total | 15 |
SPRING | Credits |
---|---|
Upper-division SBC | 3 |
Upper-division SBC | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
*Only one of these two laboratory courses is required.
Majors and Minor in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
Chair: Peter Tonge
Assistant to the Chair: Norma Reyes
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dale Drueckhammer
Student Affairs Coordinator: Katherine M. Hughes
Office: 104 Chemistry
Phone: (631) 632-7886
Website: http://stonybrook.edu/chemistry
Minors of particular interest to students majoring in Chemistry: Biology (BIO), Environmental Studies (ENS), Marine Sciences (MAR)