Chemistry, BS

Core Requirements

• CHE 131 - General Chemistry IB 4 credits

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• CHE 129 - General Chemistry IA 4 credits

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• CHE 130 - Problem Solving in General Chemistry 1 credit,

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• CHE 132 - General Chemistry II 4 credits

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• CHE 152 - Molecular Science I 4 credits

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• CHE 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit
• CHE 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit

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• CHE 154 - Molecular Science Laboratory I 2 credits

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• CHE 301 - Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
• CHE 302 - Physical Chemistry II 4 credits

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• CHE 303 - Solution Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits

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• CHE 321 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
• CHE 322 - Organic Chemistry IIA 4 credits

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• CHE 331 - Molecular Science II 4 credits
• CHE 332 - Molecular Science III 4 credits

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• CHE 375 - Inorganic Chemistry I 3 credits

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• CHE 327 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits

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• CHE 383 - Introductory Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques 2 credits

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• CHE 385 - Tools of Chemistry 1 credit,

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• MAT 131 - Calculus I 4 credits
• MAT 132 - Calculus II 4 credits AND
• MAT 203 - Calculus III with Applications 4 credits (See note 1 for possible substitutions). If students do not place into MAT 125  or MAT 131  on the basis of the math placement examination, MAT 123  (or MAT 119 /MAT 123 ) is a required course for the major.

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• PHY 131 - Classical Physics I 3 credits
• PHY 133 - Classical Physics Laboratory I 1 credit
• PHY 132 - Classical Physics II 3 credits
• PHY 134 - Classical Physics Laboratory II 1 credit (See note 2 for possible substitutions)

Area Requirements

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:

1. Alternate Mathematics Sequences
   The following alternate sequences may be substituted for major requirements or prerequisites: MAT 125  (or MAT 130 /MAT 125 ), MAT 126 , MAT 127  or MAT 141, MAT 142 or MAT 171 or AMS 151 , AMS 161  for MAT 131 , MAT 132 ; AMS 210  or MAT 211  or AMS 261  for MAT 203 . Equivalency for MAT courses as indicated by earning the appropriate score on a placement examination will be accepted as fulfillment of the requirement without the necessity of substituting other credits.
2. Alternate Physics Sequences
   The following alternate sequences may be substituted for physics requirements or prerequisites: PHY 141 /PHY 133 , PHY 142 /PHY 134  or PHY 125 , PHY 126 /PHY 133 , PHY 127 /PHY 134  for PHY 131 /PHY 133 , PHY 132 /PHY 134 .
3. Students may complete both CHE 357  and CHE 377  in lieu of the research requirement. However, CHE 377 can only fulfill one of the requirements of the alternative to CHE 357, the alternative to research, or one of the electives.
4. It is recommended that students selecting the biological option take a minimum of one BIO lab (e.g., BIO 204 ).
5. CHE 346 /CHE 461  may not be used as both an elective and as a substitute for BIO 361 .
6. The Chemical Physics option requires two math courses in addition to Calculus I and II.
7. The following substitutions for ATM 397  need additional prerequisites: ENV 315 /GEO 315  Groundwater Hydrology, MAR 336 - Marine Pollution , MAR 351 - Introduction to Ocean Chemistry .
8. Transfer Credit
   At least 12 credits of upper-division work in chemistry must be taken at Stony Brook; these must be taken in at least two of the major subdisciplines (inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry).
9. The American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training has set nationally recognized standards for professional preparation in chemistry. The Chemistry faculty recommends that students intending to pursue careers in the chemical sciences secure ACS certification along with their Bachelor of Science degree.

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   To obtain ACS certification, students who elect the chemical science option must complete CHE 346 /CHE 461  or BIO 361 .

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   Students who elect the biological chemistry option must complete one additional elective in chemistry or a related field, CHE 304 , and one of the following: 1. CHE 487  (6 or more credits), 2. CHE 495 -CHE 496 , 3. CHE 357  and CHE 377 , 4. CHE 357  and CHE 487  (3 or more credits), 5. CHE 377  or CHE 487  (3 or more credits) or 6. a research experience in the chemical sciences at another college, university, or government laboratory of at least 180 hours (see note 10).

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   Students who elect the chemical physics option must complete CHE 346 /CHE 461  and one of the following: 1. 6 additional credits chosen from CHE 328  or CHE 384 , CHE 377 , CHE 487  or CHE 495 -CHE 496 , or 2. a research experience in the chemical sciences of at least 180 hours at another college, university, or government laboratory (see note 10).

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   Students who elect the marine and atmospheric chemistry option must complete CHE 346 /CHE 461 , CHE 328  or CHE 384 , and one of the following: 1. CHE 487  (6 or more credits), 2. CHE 495 -CHE 496 , 3. CHE 357  and CHE 377  , 4 CHE 357  and CHE 487  (3 or more credits), 5. CHE 377  and CHE 487  (3 or more credits) or 6. a research experience in the chemical sciences at another college, university, or government laboratory of at least 180 hours (see note 10).

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   Students who elect the environmental chemistry option must complete CHE 346 /CHE 461  and either CHE 377  (in addition to CHE 357  or CHE 311 ) CHE 487  (3 credits), CHE 495 -CHE 496 , or a research experience in the chemical sciences at another college, university, or government laboratory of at least 180 hours (see note 10).

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    Additional Areas of Study
    Because knowledge of computer programming is of great value to all chemists, CHE 358  or other course in computer programming is recommended.
11. Students who fulfill ACS requirements with an off-campus research experience must register for CHE 487  (0 credits). All students using CHE 487  to fulfill ACS requirements must prepare a written research report that will be evaluated by a Stony Brook Chemistry faculty member.