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The Program
Transfer Policy
Courses
Chemistry - B.S.
Chemistry - B.A.
Chemistry - Minor
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Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
College of Arts and Sciences
363 Natural Sciences Building
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-3000
(716) 645-6800, ext. 2035
Fax: (716) 645-6963
Web: Chemistry
Jim D. Atwood, Chair
James W. McIver, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Chemistry offers two degree programs, either of which serves as adequate
preparation for graduate work. The B.A. program is designed for students
who wish to pursue a very flexible course of study, and the B.S. program
is for those who desire a more complete training in chemistry and plan
to continue professionally in the field after graduation-either in graduate
school or in industry. The curriculum for the B.S. degree meets the certification
requirements of the American Chemical Society. A handbook describing these
programs is available in the department office.
It is recommended that students complete General Chemistry (two semesters,
plus lab) and Calculus I-II (two semesters) in the freshman year; Organic
Chemistry (two semesters, plus lab), Analytical Chemistry (at least one
semester of lecture and one semester of lab), Calculus III (one semester),
and calculus-based physics (two semesters, one semester lab) in the sophomore
year to facilitate transfer into the department. If there is a choice,
courses specifically designated for science and/or engineering students
should be selected. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 14 credit
hours of University at Buffalo chemistry department courses to receive
the B.S. degree, and a minimum of 8 credit hours of UB chemistry department
courses to receive the B.A. degree.
Note: Conflicts are reduced if students take 200-level courses during
their sophomore year, and 300-level courses during their junior year.
100 Introduction to Chemistry (4) (F)
Prerequisite: intermediate high school algebra or its equivalent
A one-semester introduction to basic chemistry for high school graduates
who are reentering college after a long absence, and for transfer students
who are concerned about their readiness for science courses at UB. Also
appropriate for students who have had no high school chemistry or who
have a weak background in chemistry. Helps prepare students to complete
General Chemistry (CHE101-102; 105-106 or 107-108), with an emphasis on
problem solving. Topics include chemical measurements, properties of atoms
and molecules, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, properties of
gases, and thermochemistry. Two hours of lecture and two hours of recitation
weekly. LEC/REC
101-102 General Chemistry (5-5) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: high school chemistry and satisfactory performance on the
mathematics portion of the SAT or ACT or permission of department
Introduces fundamental concepts of chemistry, and surveys important chemical
elements and their compounds. Three hours of lecture plus one four-hour
recitation/laboratory period weekly. LAB/LEC/REC
105-106 Chemistry: Principles and Applications (5-5) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: high school chemistry, satisfactory performance on the
mathematics aptitude examination
Introduces the principles of chemistry and their applications. For students
who are interested in majoring in a chemistry-related science. Three hours
of lecture plus one four-hour recitation/laboratory period weekly. LAB/LEC/REC
107-108 General Chemistry for Engineers (4-4) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: high school chemistry and satisfactory performance on the
mathematics aptitude examination or permission of the School of Engineering
and Applied Sciences
Designed to meet the general chemistry requirement for students wishing
to receive an engineering degree in four years. This course cannot be
used for science distribution credit. LEC/LAB/REC
111-112 General Chemistry (4-4) (F; Sp)
The lecture and recitation components of CHE101-102 without laboratory.
LEC/REC
201-202 Organic Chemistry (5-5) (F; Sp)
CHE201 Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108
CHE202 Prerequisite: CHE201
Comprehensive survey of major classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds,
emphasizing bonding, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis.
Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation weekly plus minimum
of three hours of laboratory weekly. LAB/LEC/REC
203-204 Organic Chemistry (3-3) (F; Sp)
The lecture and recitation components of CHE201-202 without laboratory.
LEC/REC
214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3) (F)
Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108
Surveys classical methods of chemical analysis and underlying concepts.
Introduces instrumental analysis theory, particularly spectroscopy and
separations. LEC
215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) (Sp)
Prerequisite: CHE214
Surveys laboratory methods and techniques in analytical chemistry. Introduces
instrumental analysis. LAB
251-252 Contemporary Organic Chemistry (5-5) (F; Sp)
CHE251 Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108
CHE252 Prerequisite: CHE251
A course for chemistry majors and interested students who are majoring
in related sciences. Serves as a small class-setting alternative to CHE201-202.
CHE251: Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation plus a minimum
of three hours of laboratory weekly. LAB/LEC/REC
CHE252: Same proportion of instruction types as CHE251. LAB/LEC/REC
290 Undergraduate Research (1) (F; Sp; Su)
Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108; and permission of instructor
Introduces research methods in chemistry under the direction of a chemistry
faculty member. LAB/TUT
301 Intermediate Organic Chemistry (4) (F)
Prerequisites: CHE201-202 or CHE251-252; CHE214; or permission of instructor
Qualitative organic analysis, emphasizing characteristic reactions of
functional groups and spectroscopy applied to identification of unknowns.
One hour of lecture and eight hours of laboratory weekly. LEC/LAB
319-320 Physical Chemistry (3-3) (F; Sp)
CHE319 Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108; PHY107-108;
MTH141-142; or permission of instructor
CHE319 Corequisites: MTH241, CHE321
CHE320 Prerequisite: CHE319
Elementary physical chemistry: chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria,
chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Introduces
chemical bonding, molecular structure, and spectroscopy. LEC
321 Inorganic Chemistry I (3) (F)
Corequisite: CHE319 or CHE349; or permission of instructor
Survey of the chemistry of the elements. Emphasis on atomic and molecular
structure, bonding theories, and relevant application. Three hours of
lecture weekly. LEC
322 Inorganic Chemistry II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: CHE319 or CHE349; CHE321; or permission of instructor
Laboratory in the solution of chemical problems, dealing with inorganic
and organometallic compounds, by experimental methods. LEC/LAB
329-330 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2-2) (F; Sp)
Corequisites: CHE319, MTH241
Laboratory and lecture. Techniques of making physical measurements on
chemical systems and the statistical treatment of experimental data. Illustration
of the theoretical development of physical chemistry given in CHE319-320.
Alternates one five-hour laboratory or one two-hour lecture/discussion
weekly. LAB
332 Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers (1) (Sp)
Prerequisites: CHE101-102 or CHE105-106 or CHE107-108; PHY107-108; MTH141-142;
CE 304; or permission of instructor
Corequisite: CHE320 or CHE334
Laboratory and lecture. Techniques for making physical measurements on
chemical systems and the statistical treatment of experimental data. Illustrates
the theoretical development of physical chemistry given in CE 304 and
CHE334. Alternates one five-hour laboratory or one two-hour lecture/discussion
per week. LAB
334 Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: CE 304; MTH141-142; or permission of instructor
Complements CE 304. For chemical engineering majors. Topics include kinetic
molecular theory, statistical thermodynamics, reaction rate theory, quantum
chemistry, spectroscopy and surface chemistry. LEC
349 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences (3) (F)
Prerequisites: CHE202; CHE214; MTH122 or MTH142; or permission of instructor
A one-semester course in physical chemistry covering the same general
topics as CHE319-320, but in less depth, focusing on applications to biological
systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Not offered every semester.
LEC
350 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory (1) (F)
Corequisitie: CHE349
The laboratory portion of CHE349. LAB
376 Introduction to Chemical Literature (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: chemistry major; CHE201-202/252; CHE214; CHE319 or CHE349;
or permission of instructor
Sources and techniques of chemical literature use. Technical report writing.
Three hours weekly of discussion plus assignments. LEC
412 Chemistry of Biological Systems (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: MTH122 or MTH142; CHE202 or CHE252; CHE319 or CHE349; or
permission of instructor
Develops and integrates chemical principles from sophomore- and junior-level
courses into lectures on the structure and function of biological molecules.
Emphasizes concepts and methods from the core disciplines of chemistry.
LEC
413 Instrumental Analysis (4) (F)
Prerequisites: CHE202 or CHE252; CHE215; CHE319; or permission of instructor
Instrumental techniques for chemical analysis. Electrochemistry, theory,
and methods of separation, spectroscopic methods. LEC/LAB
423 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) (F)
Prerequisites: CHE321; CHE319 or CHE349; or permission of instructor
Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, usually including chemical applications
of group theory. Three hours of lecture weekly. Not offered every year.
LEC
455 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: CHE319 or CHE349; or permission of instructor
Selected advanced topics in organic chemistry. Three hours of lecture
weekly. LEC
457-458 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3-3) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: CHE202 or CHE252; CHE319; or permission of instructor
Selected topics: quantum theory, molecular structure, statistical mechanics,
thermodynamics, chemical kinetics. Courses may be taken separately. LEC
470 Analytical Chemistry of Pollutants (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: CHE202 or CHE252; CHE214, CHE319 or CHE349; or permission of instructor
Techniques of sampling, interpretation of data, and instrumentation dealing
primarily with trace contaminants in air, water, and soils. Laboratory
project required. LEC
481 Senior Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: senior or junior status in department and permission of instructor
Supervised research under the direction of a chemistry faculty member.
May be taken one or both semesters of the senior year. TUT
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
Pre- or corequisites for admission are CHE101-102 or 105-106 or 107-108
and MTH141-142
Apply for admission to the department during second semester of freshman
year
CHE101-102 General Chemistry or CHE105-106 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
(recommended), or CHE107-108 General Chemistry for Engineers
CHE201-202 Organic Chemistry or CHE251-252 Contemporary Organic Chemistry
(recommended)
CHE214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHE215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE319 Physical Chemistry Lecture I
CHE320 Physical Chemistry Lecture II
CHE321 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE322 Inorganic Chemistry II
CHE329 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE330 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHE376 Introduction to Chemical Literature
CHE412 Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHE413 Instrumental Analysis
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
PHY107 General Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
One advanced math course (MTH306 or MTH309 recommended)
One science or math elective
One 400-level chemistry lecture course (excluding CHE481)
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education
and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-MTH141, PHY107, and one of the following: CHE105, CHE101, CHE107
Spring-MTH142, PHY108, PHY158, and one of the following: CHE106, CHE102,
CHE108
Second Year
Fall-CHE251 or CHE201; CHE214, MTH241
Spring-CHE252 or CHE202; CHE215, and one advanced math course (MTH306
or MTH309 recommended)
Third Year
Fall-CHE319, CHE329, CHE321
Spring-CHE320, CHE330, CHE322, CHE376
Fourth Year
Fall-CHE413, one science or math elective
Spring-CHE481 Senior Research (recommended, but not required), CHE412
Fall or Spring-One 400-level chemistry lecture course (excluding CHE481)
Total required credit hours in chemistry - 52-54
Total required credit hours outside chemistry - 27-28
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
Pre- or corequisites for admission are CHE101-102 or 105-106 or 107-108
and MTH121-122
Apply for admission to the department during second semester of freshman
year
Students who follow the B.A. program cannot switch from the B.A. to the
B.S. program until PHY107-108-158 and MTH141-142-241 are completed.
CHE101-102 General Chemistry or CHE105-106 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
(recommended), or CHE107-108 General Chemistry for Engineers
CHE201-202 Organic Chemistry or CHE251-252 Contemporary Organic Chemistry
(recommended)
CHE214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHE215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE321 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE349 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences*
MTH121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I or MTH141 College Calculus
I
MTH122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II or MTH142 College Calculus
II
PHY101-102 and PHY151-152 College Physics I-II w/lab or PHY107 and PHY108/158
General Physics I-II w/lab
One laboratory course chosen from CHE301, CHE350, CHE 322, CHE329, CHE330
Three science or math electives at or above the 200 level
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education
and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-MTH121 or MTH141; PHY101/151 or PHY107; one of the following: CHE105,
CHE101, CHE107
Spring-MTH122 or MTH142; PHY102/152 or PHY108/158; one of the following:
CHE106, CHE102, CHE108
Second Year
Fall-CHE251 or CHE201; CHE214, one science or math elective
Spring-CHE252 or CHE202; CHE215
Third Year
Fall-CHE349*, CHE321
Fall and/or Spring-Two science or math electives
Fall or Spring-One laboratory course
Fourth Year
Fall and Spring-Electives
Fall and/or Spring-CHE481 Senior Research (recommended but not required)
*Students may substitute the two lecture courses CHE319-320 Physical
Chemistry for CHE349 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences. If students
elect to enroll in CHE319-320, they must complete both semesters; no substitutions
allowed.
Total required credit hours in chemistry - 39-47
Total required credit hours outside chemistry - 16-18
Completion of CHE101 or CHE105 or CHE107, MTH141 or MTH121
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in prerequisite courses
CHE101-102 or 105-106 or 107-108, CHE201-202 or 251-252, MTH121-122 or
141-142, and 10 additional credit hours in 300/400-level chemistry courses.
CHE214-215 can be used as one of these courses.
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