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The Chemistry, B.S. degree satisfies the curriculum requirements of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is recommended for students interested in graduate or professional schools.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to doing our part to provide each student a clear path to graduation. This four-year degree plan is a sample map for fulfilling requirements in the major, the Fredonia Foundations (FF), and other supporting courses. The pathway that you take to your degree may differ somewhat from this illustration, depending on where you start and the detours and side trips you may take along the way. If you are committed to completing your degree in four years, we encourage you to consider signing up for the Fredonia in 4 program. For complete information about this degree program, please consult the university catalog at www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 100 Freshman Seminar 1
CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 125 General Chemistry Lab I 1
MATH 122 University Calculus I 4
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 116 General Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 126 General Chemistry Lab II 1
MATH 123 University Calculus II 4
PHYS 230 University Physics I 4
PHYS 232 University Physics Lab I 1
FF Course 3
TOTAL 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 215 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1
PHYS 231 University Physics II 4
PHYS 233 University Physics Lab II 1
FF Course 3
Optional MATH Elective 4
 
TOTAL 16

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 216 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1
CHEM 317 Analytical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 327 Analytical Chemistry Lab I 1
FF Course 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 17

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 315 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Lab I 1
CHEM 318 Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis 3
CHEM 328 Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis Lab 2
CHEM 4xx Major Elective 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 316 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Lab II 1
CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 472 Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Optional) 1
FF Course 3
General Elective 3
 
TOTAL 14

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 333 Biochemistry (optional) 3
CHEM 334 Biochemistry Lab (optional) 1
CHEM 495 Chemistry Seminar 1
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
Research 3
TOTAL 14

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CHEM 496 Seminar: Advances in Chemistry 1
General Elective or Research 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 
TOTAL 13

GRAND TOTAL: 120

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

About This Program

Chemistry Program

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Office

  • 221 Science Center State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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