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B.A. in Chemistry (HEGIS 1905) Dowling’s chemistry degree programs provide a solid foundation in each of the fundamental areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, instrumental, and biological chemistry. Modern and traditional instrumentation and techniques are utilized in laboratories, classwork, and field experiences. Instrumentation includes high pressure liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fluorometry, and mass spectrometry. Students gain ample hands-on experience with instrumentation in coursework and are encouraged to conduct chemistry research or to participate in the Chemistry Cooperative Internship Program. Research opportunities are available on campus with Dowling faculty and off campus with Dowling partners from industry and governmental entities. Career Outcomes for Chemistry Majors The Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry gives students flexibility to pursue varied career goals. It prepares students for employment in government or industries such as pharmaceutical and environmental testing, and exceeds the minimum chemistry content required for secondary school teaching. Students are qualified to pursue advanced degrees in the sciences and engineering or in professional schools. The B.A. is recommended for students interested in teaching or attending medical school since it allows more electives that students may use to fulfill education requirements for New York State Teacher Certification or to meet medical school requirements. Students interested in chemistry Ph.D. programs should select the B.S. in Chemistry. B.A. in Chemistry - General Track College-Wide Requirements 6 credits Click here to see college-wide requirements (Math requirement satisfied under major requirements) Core Requirements 33 credits Click here to see core requirements Major Requirements 51 credits CHM 1001A General Chemistry I 3  CHM 1002A General Chemistry II 3  CHM 1003A General Chemistry Laboratory I 1  CHM 1004A General Chemistry Laboratory II 1  CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I 3  CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II 3  CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1  CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1  CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Lab 1  CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry 3  CHM/PHY 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics 3  CHM/PHY 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3  CHM Electives Any courses numbered 2000 and above 6  MTH 1006A Statistics 3  MTH 1021A Calculus I 4  MTH 1021A Calculus II 4  PHY 1001A General Physics I 3  PHY 1001A General Physics II 3  PHY 1003A General Physics Laboratory I 1  PHY 1004A General Physics Laboratory II 1  Minor/Electives Requirements 30 credits Total: 120 credits Note: Students majoring in Chemistry are not required to complete a minor. Suggested Sequence of Course Work for the Chemistry General Track Semester 1 CHM 1001A General Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 1003A General Chemistry I Laboratory 1  MTH 1021A* Calculus I 4  FYE First Year Experience Seminar (Freshman only) 3  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 2 CHM 1002A General Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 1004A General Chemistry II Laboratory 1  ENG 1001A Principles of Writing 3  MTH 1022A Calculus II 4  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 3 CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1  MTH 1006A Statistics 3  PHY 1001A General Physics I Lecture 3  PHY 1003A General Physics I Laboratory 1  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 4 CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 3028A Organic chemistry II Laboratory 1  PHY 1002A General Physics II Lecture 3  PHY 1004A General Physics II Laboratory 1  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 5** CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1  CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry 3  Core 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 6  Total: 16 Semester 6 Core 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 10  Total: 16 Semester 7 CHM 4169A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3  Core 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 10  Total: 16 Semester 8 CHM 4170A Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3    Senior Seminar 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 10  Total: 16 *Students who do not pass the placement exam for MTH 1021A-Calculus I should take MTH 1014A-Precalculus in Semester 1. The prerequisite for CHM 1001A is a grade of C or better in MTH 1014A, such students must postpone enrollment in CHM 1001-1004A until Semesters 3 and 4. **Chemistry courses taken in Semesters 5-8 are offered on an alternate year cycle and have prerequisites that should be completed in Semesters 1-4. Note: Students majoring in Chemistry are not required to complete a minor. Students seeking certification to teach Chemistry at the secondary level must consult an education advisor. B.A. in Chemistry - Professional Health Track College-Wide Requirements 5 credits Click here to see college-wide requirements (Math requirement satisfied under major requirements) Core Requirements 33 credits Click here to see core requirements Major Requirements 59 credits BIO 1001A Introduction to Biology I 3  BIO 1002A Introduction to Biology II 3  BIO 1003A Introduction to Biology Lab I 1  BIO 1004A Introduction to Biology Lab II 1  BIO/CHM 4101A Biochemistry 3  CHM 1001A General Chemistry I 3  CHM 1002A General Chemistry II 3  CHM 1003A General Chemistry Laboratory I 1  CHM 1004A General Chemistry Laboratory II 1  CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I 3  CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II 3  CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1  CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1  CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Lab 1  CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry 3  CHM/PHY 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics 3  CHM/PHY 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3  CHM Elective Any courses numbered 2000 and above 3  MTH 1006A Statistics 3  MTH 1021A Calculus I 4  MTH 1021A Calculus II 4  PHY 1001A General Physics I 3  PHY 1001A General Physics II 3  PHY 1003A General Physics Laboratory I 1  PHY 1004A General Physics Laboratory II 1  Minor/Electives Requirements 22 credits Total: 120 credits Note: Students majoring in Chemistry are not required to complete a minor. Students seeking certification to teach Chemistry at the secondary level must consult an education advisor (also see pages 51-52). Suggested Sequence of Course Work for the Chemistry Professional Health Track Semester 1 CHM 1001A General Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 1003A General Chemistry I Laboratory 1  MTH 1021A* Calculus I 4    Freshman Seminar 3  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 2 CHM 1002A General Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 1004A General Chemistry II Laboratory 1  ENG 1001A Principles of Writing 3  MTH 1022A Calculus II 4  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 3 CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1  MTH 1006A Statistics 3  PHY 1001A General Physics I Lecture 3  PHY 1003A General Physics I Laboratory 1  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 4 CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1  PHY 1002A General Physics II Lecture 3  PHY 1004A General Physics II Laboratory 1  Core 3  Total: 14 Semester 5** BIO 1001A Introduction to Biology I Lecture 3  BIO 1003A Introduction to Biology I Laboratory 1  CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1  CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry 3  Core 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 3  Total: 17 Semester 6 BIO 1002A Introduction to Biology II Lecture 3  BIO 1004A Introduction to Biology II Laboratory 1  CHM Elective Any course numbered 2000 or above 3  Core 3    Elective (Chemistry or General) 3  Total: 16 Semester 7 ASC Senior Seminar 3  CHM 4169A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3  Core 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 6  Total: 15 Semester 8 CHM 4101A Biochemistry 3  CHM 4170A Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 10  Total: 16 *Students who do not pass the placement exam for MTH 1021A-Calculus I should take MTH 1014A-Precalculus in Semester 1. The prerequisite for CHM 1001A is a grade of C or better in MTH 1014A, such students must postpone enrollment in CHM 1001-1004A until Semesters 3 and 4. **Chemistry courses taken in Semesters 5-8 are offered on an alternate year cycle and have prerequisites that should be completed in Semesters 1-4. Five-Year Degree Sequencing for the B.A. in Chemistry and M.B.A. in General Management & Leadership (with business minor for science majors) The College offers a five-year B.A. in Chemistry and M.B.A. in General Management & Leadership (with a business minor for science majors) to provide a strong foundation for chemistry majors whose career path may lead into private industries, such as pharmaceutical or cosmetic. This sequence positions the graduate to enter these private industries and to progress into managerial positions. Contact the School of Arts and Sciences at 631-244-3232 for further information. Recommended Sequence of Courses for the B.A. in Chemistry and M.B.A. in General Management (with business minor for science majors) Semester 1 CHM 1001A General Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 1003A General Chemistry I Laboratory 1  MTH 1021A* Calculus I 4  ENG 1001A Principles of Writing 4    Freshman Seminar 3  Core 3  Semester 2 Core 3  Core 3  CHM 1002A General Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 1004A General Chemistry II Laboratory 1  Semester 3 Core 3  Core 3  CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3  CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1  Semester 4 ACC 2001N Introduction to Financial Accounting I 3  CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3  CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1  CHM Elective 3  PHY 1002A General Physics II Lecture 3  PHY 1004A General Physics II Laboratory 1  Core 3  Semester - Summer MGT 1011N Introduction to Management Theory and Practice 3  Semester 6 Core 3  Core 3  FIN 3087N Principles of Finance 3  MTH 1006A Statistics 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 3  Semester - Summer ACC 6241N Managerial Accounting (Graduate) 3  Semester 7 CHM 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics 3  FIN 6212N Financial Management (graduate) 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 6  ASC Senior Seminar 3  Semester 8 CHM 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3  MGT 2075N Personnel Management 3    Electives (Chemistry or General) 9  Semester - Summer MGT 6301N Strategic Management 3  MGT 6373N Leadership, Business Ethics and Quality Management or 3  MGT Graduate Management Course 3  Semester 9 CIS 6261N Information Technologies for Managers 3  MGT 6204N Excellence in Organizations: Behavior, Leadership and Quality 3  MGT 6233N Quantitative Methods in Business 3  MGT 6308N Labor Relations 3  Semester 10 MGT 6304N Organizational Life: Managing Individual and Group Behavior 3  MGT 6392-6393N Management Internship or 6  MGT 6395-6396N The Management Consulting Experience Course 6  MKT 6252N Marketing Management 3  *Students who do not pass the placement exam for MTH 1021A-Calculus I should take MTH 1014A-Precalculus in Semester 1. The prerequisite for CHM 1001A is a grade of C or better in MTH 1014A, such students must postpone enrollment in CHM 1001-1004A until Semesters 3 and 4. **Chemistry courses taken in Semesters 5-8 are offered on an alternate year cycle and have prerequisites that should be completed in Semesters 1-4. ***Departmental Honors in Chemistry: A Departmental Honors Project is available to students in this program in their senior year (90 credits overall). The project requires substantial original independent research and the successful completion of both CHM 4291A and CHM 4292A, generally taken over the fall and spring semesters. (See page 49 or contact the School of Arts and Sciences at 631-244-3232 for further information.)
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