Academics

Chemistry Options


Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

B.S. in Chemistry (39.000 credits)
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry 1 4 cr.
CHEM 120 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chem I 4 cr.
CHEM 220 - Organic Chem II Lect and Lab 4 cr.
CHEM 225 - Analytical Chemistry 1 3 cr.
CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 3 cr.
CHEM 310 - Physical Chemistry I Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 311 - Chemical Communications 1 cr.
CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Lab
 1 cr.
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry II Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 415 - Analytical Chemistry II 2 cr.
CHEM 426 - Senior Research
 1 cr.
CHEM 428 - Physical Biochemistry
 3 cr.
CHEM 429 - Physical Biochemistry Lab 1 cr.
CHEM 430 - Inorganic Synthesis
 1 cr.
One additional course above CHEM 300 must be taken to complete the major 1 cr.
Auxiliary (16.000 credits)
MATH 110 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 120 - Calculus II 4 cr.
PHYS 130 - General Physics I 4 cr.

PHYS 140 - General Physics II

4 cr.

 

 

B.S. in Chemistry (39.000 credits)
with accreditation by the American Chemical Society (ACS)
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry 1 4 cr.
CHEM 120 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chem I 4 cr.
CHEM 220 - Organic Chem II Lect and Lab 4 cr.
CHEM 225 - Analytical Chemistry 1 3 cr.
CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 2 cr.
CHEM 310 - Physical Chemistry I Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 311 - Chemical Communications 1 cr.
CHEM 316 - Integrated Laboratory 1 1 cr.
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry II Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 326 - Integrated Laboratory II 1 cr.
CHEM 340 - Inorganic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 415 - Analytical Chemistry II 1 cr.
CHEM 416 - Integrated Laboratory III 1 cr.
CHEM 427 - Capstone Independent Study 1 cr.

CHEM 428 - Physical Biochemistry

 

3 cr.

 
Auxiliary (16.000 credits)
MATH 110 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 120 - Calculus II 4 cr.
PHYS 130 - General Physics I 4 cr.

PHYS 140 - General Physics II

 

4 cr.

 

A computer language is recommended for students contemplating graduate studies.

This program requires both a research experience and a written thesis.

This program is recommended for students planning on graduate study in chemistry or employment in the chemical industry.

Certification by the ACS requires the approval of a candidate by the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

 

Chemistry Major 3/2 Option (39.000 credits)
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry 1 4 cr.
CHEM 120 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chem I 4 cr.
CHEM 220 - Organic Chem II Lect and Lab 4 cr.
CHEM 225 - Analytical Chemistry 1 3 cr.
CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 2 cr.
CHEM 310 - Physical Chemistry I Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 311 - Chemical Communications 1 cr.
CHEM 316 - Integrated Laboratory 1 1 cr.
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry II Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 326 - Integrated Laboratory II 1 cr.
CHEM 340 - Inorganic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 415 - Analytical Chemistry II 1 cr.
CHEM 416 - Integrated Laboratory III 1 cr.
CHEM 427 - Capstone Independent Study 1 cr.

CHEM 428 - Physical Biochemistry

3 cr.
Auxiliary (29.000 credits)  
CSIS 110 - Intro to Computer Science 3 cr.
MATH 110 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 120 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 210 - Calculus III 4 cr.
MATH 325 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
PHYS 130 - General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 140 - General Physics II 4 cr.
   
PHYS 210 - General Physics III                              OR 4 cr
PHYS 220 - Modern Physics                                  OR  

PHYS 230 - Electronic Instrumentation

3 cr.

Core requirement of 6 credits of social science may be deferred.

Tailored for students desiring a career in Chemical Engineering. 
Students spend the first 3 years at Siena and the last 2 years at one of the following cooperating institutions:

Catholic University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Clarkson University, Manhattan College, or Western New England College.

Students earn an ACS-accredited B.S. degree in Chemistry from Siena as well as a B. Ch. E. from the chosen institution.

 
 

 

B.S. in Chemistry ( 36.000 credits )
with a Certification in Education
Students must be approved by the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department 
as well as the Education Professional Committee.
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry 1 4 cr.
CHEM 120 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
CHEM 210 - Organic Chem I 4 cr.
CHEM 220 - Organic Chem II Lect and Lab 4 cr.
CHEM 225 - Analytical Chemistry 1 3 cr.
CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 2 cr.
CHEM 310 - Physical Chemistry I Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 311 - Chemical Communications 1 cr.
CHEM 316 - Integrated Laboratory 1 1 cr.
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry II Lecture 3 cr.
CHEM 326 - Integrated Laboratory II 1 cr.
CHEM 340 - Inorganic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 415 - Analytical Chemistry II 1 cr.
CHEM 416 - Integrated Laboratory III 1 cr.
CHEM 427 - Capstone Independent Study 1 cr.

CHEM 428 - Physical Biochemistry

3 cr.
Auxiliary ( 16.000 credits )
MATH 110 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 120 - Calculus II 4 cr.
PHYS 130 - General Physics I 4 cr.

PHYS 140 - General Physics II

4 cr.
 

 

Education Certification ( 30.000 credits )
EDUC 210 Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 cr.
EDUC 260 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
EDUC 261 Foundations in Language and Literacy 3 cr.

EDUC 365 - Exceptional and At-Risk Learners

3 cr.
After completing these courses, one must apply to the Education Department. Upon
approval, the following courses are required to obtain the certification:

EDUC 481 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms

3 cr.
EDUC 482 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms lab 1 cr.
The following courses are completed during the semester students participate in student teaching:
EDUC 461 - Literacy: Middle and High School 3 cr.
EDUC 462 - Literacy and Reflective Practitioner 1 cr.
EDUC 487 - Clinical Experience in Middle School 5 cr.
EDUC 488 - Clinical Experience in High School 5 cr.
EDUC 495 - Drug Alcohol Tobacco Workshop 0 cr.

EDUC 496 - Child Abuse and School Violence Workshop

0 cr.
 
For those students who began the Education Sequence before the 2011-2012 year, please see the link below:

Education Certificate 2010-11

Education Department

Requirements for Chemistry 2011-12 catalog