2024-2025 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Department of Chemistry
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The Department of Chemistry offers BA and BS degrees in chemistry, both of which are liberal arts degrees. The BS degree is generally recognized as preparation for a career in chemistry at the bachelor’s level and hence offers a greater concentration in the field, whereas the BA program provides a greater flexibility in designing a plan of study. Both degrees provide a background in chemistry for graduate and professional study. The department also offers degrees with emphasis in materials chemistry and in biological chemistry, an ACS (American Chemical Society)-certified BS degree and a chemistry minor.
The department also offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These programs train the student broadly in chemistry and require original investigation in a specialized area. The PhD degree places major emphasis on training in depth, with the expectation of a significant scholarly contribution in the specialized area. Practical experience in teaching chemistry and an understanding of the ethical conduct of research and scholarship are also recognized objectives both in the MA/MS programs and in the PhD program.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree programs in chemistry adolescence education, grades 7-12, are available in conjunction with the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership in the College of Community and Public Affairs. A certificate of completion in college/university teaching is awarded to students who satisfy certificate requirements as defined by the Chemistry Department, in conjunction with the Graduate School.
AP and IB Credit
AP and IB Credit: Binghamton University recognizes good performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in chemistry. For a score of 5 on the AP exam, or a score of 6 or 7 on the IB exam, the University awards eight credits of CHEM 107 and 108. For a score of 4 on AP, or 5 on IB, the University awards four credits of CHEM 104, 107 or 111, and for a score of 3 on AP, or 4 on IB, the University awards four credits of CHEM 101, which can be counted toward the number of credits for graduation, but does not fulfill major requirements. The Chemistry Department offers several general chemistry sequences, students cannot obtain credit for more than one sequence. The Chemistry Department offers two physical chemistry courses: CHEM 351 (Physical Chemistry) and CHEM 361 (Biophysical Chemistry). Chemistry BA majors can take either CHEM 351 or CHEM 361. CHEM 351 and 361 are both introductory physical chemistry courses covering the same subject, albeit with different emphases and examples. Therefore, students can obtain credit for only one of these courses, and if one is on their record, they cannot receive credit for the other.
Programs
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