Chemistry and Physics Office: Room 7202 Phone: Chairperson Dr. Evelyn A. Wolfe

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1 Chemistry and Physics Office: Room 7202 Phone: Chairperson Dr. Evelyn A. Wolfe Professor Wolfe Associate Professor Califano Davidson Helburn Professors Emeriti Quigley Adjuncts Adebayo-Olojo Bass Bastos Kahanda Ponnala Smith Lab Instructor Chowdhury Department Mission Within the context of liberal education, the department provides courses to expose students to the information, knowledge, and methods that the physical sciences have to offer. In general, the purpose of the major is to prepare students for graduate and professional schools as well as for careers in the chemical, biotechnical or pharmaceutical industries. The department encourages Chemistry majors to fully explore the chemical sciences and allied fields through participation in research, seminars, and science-based clubs and activities. Department advisors assist students in exploring career possibilities and in devising a personalized plan of study that will best prepare them for their career goals. Goals and Objectives Provide the necessary background in chemistry and physics for students in programs such as pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physician s assistant, Biomedical Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiological science, and Biology. Engage in scientific inquiry including critical and logical thinking. Instruct students in correct laboratory procedures and assist them in developing an understanding of modern science and technology using state-ofthe-art instrumentation. Provide non-science majors with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of materials and technology as explained through the physical sciences.

2 Major in Chemistry The major in Chemistry provides student with excellent preparation for medical school and other professional schools, graduate studies, teaching, research, laboratory work, and a variety of other science-related opportunities. General Education Program (see page 15)...52 First Year College... Bodies of Knowledge... NPW - Take BIO 1201 General Biology I (5 crs)... NPW - Take BIO 1202 General Biology II (5 crs) CHE 1201 BIO CHE BIO MAT 1107 CHE 1202 General Chemistry II... 5 CHE BIO 1202 CHE 2050 Analytical Chemistry... 4 CHE 1202 CHE 2101 Organic Chemistry I... 5 CHE 1202 Organic Chemistry II... 5 CHE 2101 CHE 2301 Inorganic Chemistry... 4 CHE 1202 and Chairperson s approval CHE 3001 Biochemistry... 4 CHE 4001 Physical Chemistry I... 4 MAT 2203 CHE 4002 Physical Chemistry II... 4 CHE 4001 CHE 4050 Instrumental Methods of Analysis... 4 CHE 2050 and CHE 4001 CHE 4998 Senior Project... 3 Chairperson s approval MAT 2202 Calculus I... 4 MAT 1107 MAT 2203 Calculus II... 4 MAT 2202 PHY 2001 General Physics I... 4 MAT 2202 General Physics II... 4 PHY 2001 General electives Total credits required All majors are advised to gain computer and/or second language proficiency. St. Francis College Programs of Study 2

3 Major in Chemistry Concentration in Information Technology (IT) In addition to the traditional chemistry major above, the department recognizes the fast developing field of IT and its career opportunities. The chemistry major with a concentration in IT is designed to expose the student to computational resources which would enable knowledge of collecting, disseminating, and analyzing observational or experimental data, or data from models or simulations in scientific research. General Education Program (see page 15) First Year College... Bodies of Knowledge... NPW - Take BIO 1201 General Biology I (5 crs)... NPW - Take BIO 1202 General Biology II (5 crs) CHE 1201 BIO 1201 CHE 1202 CHE 1201 General Chemistry I... 5 BIO 1201 and MAT 1107 CHE 1202 General Chemistry II... 5 CHE BIO 1202 CHE 2050 Analytical Chemistry... 4 CHE 1202 CHE 2101 Organic Chemistry I... 5 CHE 1202 Organic Chemistry II... 5 CHE 2101 CHE 2301 Inorganic Chemistry... 4 CHE 1202 and Chairperson s approval CHE 3001 Biochemistry... 4 CHE 4001 Physical Chemistry I... 4 MAT 2203 CHE 4050 Instrumental Methods of Analysis... 4 CHE 2050, CHE 4001, CHE 4998 Senior Project... 3 PHY 2001 General Physics I... 4 MAT 2202 General Physics II... 4 PHY 2001 MAT 2202 Calculus I... 4 MAT 1107 MAT 2203 Calculus II... 4 MAT 2202 IT 1103 Computer-Based Information Systems... 3 IT 1001 IT 1104 Programming I... 3 IT 1001 IT 2410 Web Design... 3 IT 1001 IT 2510 Database Management Systems... 3 IT 1103 IT 2550 Medical Informatics... 3 IT 1001 General Electives... 6 Total credits required All majors are advised to gain computer and/or second language proficiency. Chairperson s approval St. Francis College Programs of Study 3

4 Pre-Professional Physician Assistant Program Through an affiliation agreement with the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, the Chemistry and Physics department offers pre-professional education in the field of Physician Assistant. After completing two years of academic study at St. Francis College, the student commences clinical training at Downstate Medical Center. The baccalaureate degree is awarded by SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The SUNY Program is also highly competitive and limited. Minimal admission requirements for St. Francis College students transferring under the Articulation Agreement to the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center are a 3.0 quality-point index and satisfactory completion of 60 semester credits that include the course sequence below. BIO 1201 General Biology I CHE 1201 BIO 1202 General Biology II... 5 BIO CHE 1202 BIO 3300 Microbiology... 4 BIO 1202 MAT 1107 or exam CHE 1202 General Chemistry II... 5 CHE 1201 WRI 1100 Writing in the Public Sphere... 3 Placement by exam Any ENG course 2100 or higher... 3 WRI 1100 MAT 1107 Algebra and Trigonometry for Science Majors... 4 MAT 1105 or placement exam PSY 1100 General Psychology... 3 Select ONE of the following courses... 3 PSY 1103 Child and Adolescent Psychology PSY 1108 Life-Span Development PSY 1104 Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood and Aging... 3 Humanities/Social Sciences courses...12 SFC 1001 Freshman Seminar... 1 General electives... 6 Total credits required at St. Francis College...62 Minor in Chemistry The minor in Chemistry provides a systematic approach to the attainment of a strong background in the area. St. Francis College Programs of Study 4

5 MAT 1107 or exam CHE 1202 General Chemistry II... 5 CHE 1201 CHE 2101 Organic Chemistry I... 5 CHE 1202 Organic Chemistry II... 5 CHE 2101 CHE 3002 Bio-Analytical Chemistry... 4 Total credits required St. Francis College Programs of Study 5