Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
College of Arts and Sciences
363 Natural Sciences Building
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-3000
Phone: 716.645.6800, ext. 2035
Fax: 716.645.6963
Email: chemug@buffalo.edu
Web: www.chem.buffalo.edu
Jim D. Atwood
Chair
James W. McIver
Director of Undergraduate Studies
About the Program
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 undergraduate office and on the chemistry Web site at http://www.chem.buffalo.edu/UB_undergraduate_handbook.pdf.
Advisement
Students may be referred to Dr. James McIver, the director of undergraduate studies, for advisement regarding the prerequisite courses and any other aspect of the program and discipline. Students are advised to meet with him at least once every semester to discuss career goals and curriculum. Academic progress is evaluated at the end of each semester. Students should apply for admission to the department as early as possible in their academic career.
Transfer Policy
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.
Chemistry - B.S.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Complete the courses that are pre- or corequisites for admission.
Advising Notes
Students should apply for admission to the department as soon as possible.
Prerequisite Courses
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
CHE 101-CHE 102 General Chemistry or CHE 105-CHE 106 Chemistry: Principles and Applications (recommended) or CHE 107-CHE 108 General Chemistry for Engineers
Required Courses
CHE 201-CHE 202 Organic Chemistry or CHE 251-CHE 252 Contemporary Organic Chemistry (recommended)
CHE 214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHE 215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 301 Intermediate Organic Lab or CHE 330 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHE 319 Physical Chemistry Lecture I
CHE 320 Physical Chemistry Lecture II
CHE 321 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE 322 Inorganic Chemistry II
CHE 329 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE 376 Introduction to Chemical Literature
CHE 412 Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHE 413 Instrumental Analysis
CHE 414 Instrumental Analysis Lab
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
One advanced math course (MTH 306 or MTH 309 recommended)
One science or math elective
One 400-level chemistry lecture course (excluding CHE 481)
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major: 80-83
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall MTH 141, PHY 107, and one of the following: CHE 101, CHE 105, CHE 107
Spring MTH 142, PHY 108, PHY 158, and one of the following: CHE 102, CHE 106, CHE 108
SECOND YEAR
Fall CHE 214; CHE 251 or CHE 201; MTH 241
Spring CHE 215; CHE 252 or CHE 202; and one advanced math course (MTH 306 or MTH 309 recommended)
THIRD YEAR
Fall CHE 301*, CHE 319, CHE 321, CHE 329
Spring CHE 320, CHE 322, CHE 330*, CHE 376
FOURTH YEAR
Fall CHE 413, one science or math elective
Spring CHE 412; CHE 414; CHE 481 Senior Research (recommended, but not required)
Fall or Spring One 400-level chemistry lecture course (excluding CHE 481)
*Students may take one or the other of the labs. Both are recommended.
Chemistry - B.A.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Complete the courses that are pre- or corequisites for admission.
Advising Notes
Students should apply for admission to the department as early as possible.
Students who follow the B.A. program cannot switch from the B.A. to the B.S. program until PHY 107-PHY 108-PHY 158 and MTH 141- MTH 142-MTH 241 are completed.
Prerequisite Courses
CHE 101-CHE 102 General Chemistry or CHE 105-CHE 106 Chemistry: Principles and Applications (recommended) or CHE 107-CHE 108 General Chemistry for Engineers
MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I or MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II or MTH 142 College Calculus II
Required Courses
CHE 201-CHE 202 Organic Chemistry or CHE 251-CHE 252 Contemporary Organic Chemistry (recommended)
CHE 214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHE 215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 321 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE 349 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences*
PHY 101-PHY 102 and PHY 151-PHY 152 College Physics I-II w/lab or PHY 107 and PHY 108/PHY 158 General Physics I-II w/lab
One laboratory course chosen from CHE 301, CHE 322, CHE 329, CHE 330, CHE 350
Three science or math electives at or above the 200 level
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major: 55-65
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall MTH 121 or MTH 141; PHY 101/PHY 151 or PHY 107; one of the following: CHE 101, CHE 105, CHE 107
Spring MTH 122 or MTH 142; PHY 102/PHY 152 or PHY 108/PHY 158; one of the following: CHE 102, CHE 106, CHE 108
SECOND YEAR
Fall CHE 214; CHE 251 or CHE 201; one science or math elective
Spring CHE 215; CHE 252 or CHE 202
THIRD YEAR
Fall CHE 321, CHE 349*
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 CHE 481 Senior Research (recommended but not required)
*Students may substitute the two lecture courses CHE 319-CHE 320 Physical Chemistry for CHE 349 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences. If students elect to enroll in CHE 319-CHE 320, they must complete both semesters.
Chemistry - Minor
Acceptance Criteria
Completion of the prerequisite courses; or permission of the director of undergraduate studies.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in prerequisite courses.
Prerequisite Courses
CHE 101 or CHE 105 or CHE 107
MTH 121 or MTH 141
Required Courses
CHE 102 or CHE 106 or CHE 108; CHE 201-CHE 202 or CHE 251-CHE 252; MTH 122 or MTH 142
10 additional credit hours in 300/400-level chemistry courses. CHE 214-CHE 215 can be used as one of these courses.
Course Descriptions
CHE 100 Introduction to ChemistryCredits: 4 | CHE 101 General ChemistryCredits: 5 | |
CHE 102 General ChemistryCredits: 5 | CHE 105 Chemistry: Principles and ApplicationsCredits: 5 | |
CHE 106 Chemistry: Principles and ApplicationsCredits: 5 | CHE 107 General Chemistry for EngineersCredits: 4 | |
CHE 108 General Chemistry for EngineersCredits: 4 | CHE 111 General ChemistryCredits: 4 | |
CHE 112 General ChemistryCredits: 4 | CHE 113 General ChemistryCredits: 1 | |
CHE 114 General ChemistryCredits: 1 | CHE 201 Organic ChemistryCredits: 5 | |
CHE 202 Organic ChemistryCredits: 5 | CHE 203 Organic ChemistryCredits: 3 | |
CHE 204 Organic ChemistryCredits: 3 | CHE 214 Introduction to Analytical ChemistryCredits: 3 | |
CHE 215 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry LaboratoryCredits: 2 | CHE 251 Contemporary Organic ChemistryCredits: 5 | |
CHE 252 Contemporary Organic ChemistryCredits: 5 | CHE 290 Undergraduate ResearchCredits: 1 | |
CHE 301 Intermediate Organic Chemistry LabCredits: 2 | CHE 319 Physical ChemistryCredits: 3 | |
CHE 320 Physical ChemistryCredits: 3 | CHE 321 Inorganic Chemistry ICredits: 3 | |
CHE 322 Inorganic Chemistry IICredits: 3 | CHE 329 Physical Chemistry Laboratory ICredits: 2 | |
CHE 330 Physical Chemistry Laboratory IICredits: 2 | CHE 332 Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical EngineersCredits: 1 | |
CHE 334 Physical Chemistry for Chemical EngineersCredits: 3 | CHE 349 Physical Chemistry for Life SciencesCredits: 3 | |
CHE 350 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences LaboratoryCredits: 1 | CHE 376 Introduction to Chemical LiteratureCredits: 3 | |
CHE 412 Chemistry of Biological SystemsCredits: 3 | CHE 413 Instrumental AnalysisCredits: 3 | |
CHE 414 Instrumental Analysis LaboratoryCredits: 1 | CHE 416 Chemical SpectroscopyCredits: 3 | |
CHE 423 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryCredits: 3 | CHE 455 Advanced Organic ChemistryCredits: 3 | |
CHE 457 Advanced Physical ChemistryCredits: 3 | CHE 458 Advanced Physical ChemistryCredits: 3 | |
CHE 470 Analytical Chemistry of PollutantsCredits: 3 | CHE 481 Senior ResearchCredits: 1 - 3 | |
Updated: Nov 16, 2005 10:47:41 AM