Chemistry, B.S.
The B.S. in chemistry degree program is fully approved by the American Chemical Society and is the best preparation for students planning to pursue graduate studies, or to pursue any of the career options previously listed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirement | ||
| NUB 102 | NU Beginnings 1 | 1 |
| Foundation Courses | 27 | |
| Select 21 credits of Distribution Courses | 21 | |
| PHY 121 & PHY 123L | General Physics and General Physics | 4 |
| MAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Major Requirement | ||
| CHE 111 & CHE 113L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 112 & CHE 114L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 221 & CHE 223L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 222 & CHE 224L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 227 & CHE 229L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE 242 & CHE 244L | Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE 331 & CHE 333L | Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 332 & CHE 334L | Physical Chemistry II and Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 338 & CHE 340L | Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE 345 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 467 & CHE 469 | Career Seminar and Written and Oral Reports | 3 |
| CHE 449L & CHE 450L | Senior Research and Senior Research 2 | 4 |
| Advanced chemistry electives | 9 | |
| Advised elective | 3 | |
| PHY 122 & PHY 124L | General Physics and General Physics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
- 1
All Niagara University students entering as freshmen are required to take the one credit Niagara University Beginning seminar course (NUB 102 NU Beginnings) in addition to the 20 general education requirements.
- 2
CHE 403 Honors Thesis I may be substituted for CHE 449L Senior Research, CHE 450L Senior Research. Ordinarily, the laboratory work will be taken at the same time that the student covers the related work in lecture.
Advanced Chemistry Electives
Advanced chemistry electives should be chosen from the following list of courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 350 | Spec Topics: | 4 |
| CHE 435 | Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 441 | Physical Chemistry III: Advanced | 3 |
| CHE 443 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 446 | Physical Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 494 | Chemistry Internship | 6 |
| CHE 495 | Chemistry Internship | 3 |
| CHE 496 | Chemistry Internship | 3 |