Chemistry

Patricia A. Redden, Chairperson

Requirements for Chemistry Major

Degree of Bachelor of Science

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements outside the natural sciences (45 credits), Chemistry majors must complete
the following courses:

Comments on Core Curriculum Requirements

1. The core curriculum natural science requirements for chemistry majors are fulfilled by Ch131-132 General Chemistry, I and II, and Pc185 General Physics, I. Chemistry majors may not take Ns110 Scientific Literacy.
2. The core curriculum mathematics requirement for chemistry majors is met by
   Ma143-144 Differential and Integral Calculus. Students not sufficiently prepared to take Ma143 must take Ma110 Precalculus, a three-credit course which may be applied to the electives. These courses may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
3. The values requirement can be satisfied by any values-ethics course, Bi129
   Biological Ethics, or Cj258 Criminal Justice Ethics.

Special Notes on Major Requirements

1. Ch/Bi260 Criminalistics is a cross-listed course, team-taught by members of the chemistry and biology departments. It may be taken with either listing.
2. Ch499 Problems in Chemistry is a senior research course. For students with a concentration in Forensic Science, this course would be satisfied by an internship in a forensic science laboratory (preferred) or by research on a forensic science topic.

Special Note on Electives

Students planning to enter medical or dental school should take Bi183-184 General Biology, I and II (8 crs) in their junior year. These credits will be applied to the electives.

Requirements for Chemistry Minors

Students desiring a minor in chemistry must complete 24 credits in chemistry:

Requirements for a Concentration in Forensic Science

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements outside the natural sciences (45) Chemistry majors wishing to pursue a
concentration in Forensic Science must complete the following courses:

New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium

Saint Peter's College belongs to the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Students majoring in chemistry may do field work and learn about ocean, estuarine and marsh environments at field stations located at Sandy Hook and Seaville.

Articulations with Professional Schools

Saint Peter's College has entered into a series of formal agreements with several Professional Schools to enhance the opportunities of students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics to attend professional school. See the offerings on our Biomedical Sciences page.