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2024-2025 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Chemistry, BS
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The chemistry program provides students with the foundational skills necessary to pursue careers in chemistry and related fields, as well as advanced study. Students acquire critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers. Students will have opportunities to conduct experiments in the laboratory setting, learn about the most recent advances in the field, and apply their skills to their interests in chemistry through independent study. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is generally recognized as preparation for a career in chemistry at the bachelor’s level and hence offers a greater concentration in the field. The department also offers BS tracks with an emphasis in materials chemistry, biological chemistry, and an ACS-certified (American Chemical Society) BS degree.
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University General Education Requirements
All Binghamton University undergraduate students are required to fulfill this set of university-wide requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of a SUNY university undergraduate education. Please refer to the General Education page for more information.
Harpur College Requirements
All students in Harpur College must fulfill additional requirements designated by Harpur College to complement and extend the general education requirements. Please refer to the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences page for more information.
A. Chemistry BS Course Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the Chemistry BS Program:
Notes:
* CHEM 107 and 108 OR CHEM 104, 105 and 106 may be substituted for CHEM 111
**CHEM221 is a prerequisite for most upper level chemistry lab courses.
***Physics with calculus (PHYS 131 and 132) is strongly recommended but not required. As an alternative, students may take non-calculus-based physics (PHYS 121 and 122).
Typical Chemistry BS Four-Year Plan
The following four-year curricular plan provides a sample roadmap for completing a BS in Chemistry. Please note that while the following plans are the typical progression of courses, your actual course progression may vary. Students are strongly recommended to consult with their advisor throughout their study at Binghamton University to ensure they can complete their degree on time.
Spring Semester
- Science elective
- Science elective
B. American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Program Track Course Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the Chemistry BS American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Program:
Notes:
* CHEM 107 and 108 or CHEM 104, 105, and 106 may be substituted for CHEM 111.
**CHEM221 is a prerequisite for most upper-level chemistry courses.
***Physics with calculus (PHYS 131 and 132) is strongly recommended but not required. As an alternative, students may take non-calculus-based physics (PHYS 121 and 122)
****CHEM 445 or two credits of CHEM 497 or 498 involving laboratory work in inorganic chemistry and at least two additional credits of CHEM 397, 497, or 498 involving laboratory work. If CHEM 107-108 or CHEM 104-105-106 is taken, the two additional credits of laboratory work are not required, and four additional Science Elective credits, rather than two, are required
Typical Chemistry BS American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Program Four-Year Plan
The following four-year curricular plan provides a sample roadmap for completing one of the Chemistry BS American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Program. Please note that while the following plan is the typical progression of courses, your actual course progression may vary. Students are strongly recommended to consult with their advisor throughout their study at Binghamton University to ensure they can complete their degree on time.
Spring Semester
- Lab Elective II
- Science Elective
C. Emphasis in Biological Chemistry Track Course Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the Chemistry BS track with Emphasis in Biological Chemistry:
Notes:
*CHEM 107 and 108 OR CHEM 104, 105 and 106 may be substituted for CHEM 111
**CHEM221 is a prerequisite for most upper level chemistry courses.
***Physics with calculus (PHYS 131 and 132) is strongly recommended but not required. As an alternative, students may take non-calculus-based physics (PHYS 121 and 122).
Typical Emphasis in Biological Chemistry Four-Year Plan
The following four-year curricular plan provides a sample roadmap for completing the BS degrees in Chemistry with an emphasis in biological chemistry. Please note that while the following plan is the typical progression of courses, your actual course progression may vary. Students are strongly recommended to consult with their advisor throughout their study at Binghamton University to ensure they can complete their degree on time.
Spring Semester
- CHEM Elective (selected from a list of biologically-related chemistry including CHEM 434 and CHEM 485K)
- Science Elective
D. Emphasis in Materials Track Course Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the Chemistry BS track with Emphasis in Materials:
Notes:
* CHEM 107 and 108 OR CHEM 104, 105 and 106 may be substituted for CHEM 111
**CHEM221 is a prerequisite for most upper level chemistry courses.
***Physics with calculus (PHYS 131 and 132) is strongly recommended but not required. As an alternative, students may take non-calculus-based physics (PHYS 121 and 122).
Typical Emphasis in Materials Four-Year Plan
Additional Information About the Program
- A GPA of 2.0 or better is the necessary average of all courses used to satisfy the requirements of a chemistry major. A grade of C- or better is necessary for a chemistry course to satisfy the requirements of a chemistry major. Among courses used for the chemistry degree, no more than two with a grade of P may be included. However, CHEM 221, 231, 341, 351/361 are foundation courses that cannot be taken as Pass/Fail. No more than 12 credits of CHEM 397 and 497/498 may be used to satisfy the major, and no more than four credits of CHEM 397 may be used to satisfy the major.
- CHEM 391, Teaching Practicum, does not count toward the chemistry major.
- Residency Requirement: Students must take CHEM 496 and at least seven other chemistry courses in the major, including at least five upper-level chemistry courses (numbered 300+), while in residence at Binghamton University.
- Major/Minor Restriction: Students may not double major or minor in Biochemistry and Integrative Neuroscience due to significant program overlap.
- Students may petition the Chemistry Department’s undergraduate program committee for professionally-related courses not in the Division of Science and Mathematics to count toward the Chemistry BS major science Elective requirement.
For more information on the Chemistry BS program, please refer to the Chemistry Department website. To apply to the Chemistry BS program, please visit the University Admissions website.
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