Undergraduate Handbook

 

This handbook is provided as a source of more detailed information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Queens College and our course offerings, major and minor programs and tracks of study. Naturally, a single source can never be expected to answer all questions which might arise, so we urge you to seek out members of the department to answer any such questions. This would include specific advisors (listed below) as well as any faculty, graduate assistants, fellow students or other departmental personnel. Generally, if they cannot answer your specific question, they can direct you to the person who can. Most important, we are interested in you and your questions.

Advisors

PhD Program (Chem) Dr. Seogjoo Jang (718)-997-4110
PhD Program (Biochem) Dr. Sanjai Kumar (718)-997-4120
Masters Program Dr. David Baker (718) 997-4219
Undergraduate Program Dr. Cherice Evans (718) 997-4216
Research All Full-time Faculty (Dept.) (718) 997-4100
Chairperson Dr. Wilma Saffran (718) 997-4191

Tutorial Programs:

  1. Lecturers and Recitation/Laboratory Instructors office hours. (Posted in Remsen 206, the Departmental Office)
  2. Volunteer tutoring: Chemistry Honor Society: hours and place posted on a semester basis.
  3. Videotapes and Computer tutorials: Tapes of solutions to selected problems from introductory and organic courses can be viewed in Remsen 206.

If you make an effort, you will find that you--the student--are valued and welcome within the Department. If you invest your time and effort in the study of chemistry and/or biochemistry you will be well satisfied with the results. Whether your plans include Graduate study (Master's or Ph.D level) in these or allied fields, teaching at the primary or secondary level, Medical or Dental School, a technical career, a career in patent law, science journalism or a host of other opportunities, we are here to help you reach these goals and to provide the opportunity for you to obtain a first-rate education with a major in a highly valued (intellectually and monetarily) field of study.

Because a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry is a demanding program, we urge you to seek out an advisor within the Department as soon as possible (from the list above or a faculty member with whom you feel more comfortable) for consultation regarding your course of study and your progress within the Department.

In the following pages, you will find detailed descriptions of the requirements for:

Minimum Grade Requirements:

'C' or better grade is required in all chemistry foundation and intermediate level (200-level) courses and 'C-' or better in advanced level chemistry courses.

 

CHEMISTRY,  BIOCHEMISTRY and CHEMISTRY EDUCATION Majors

Required Courses for all concentrations

General Chemistry:   Organic Chemistry:  
Chem 113.4 General Chemistry I 4 Cr. Chem 251.4 Organic Chemistry I   4 Cr.
Chem 113.1 General Chemistry I (Lab) 1 Cr. Chem 251.1  Organic Chemistry I (Lab) 1 Cr
Chem 114.4 General Chemistry II 4 Cr. Chem 252.4 Organic Chemistry II 4 Cr.
Chem 114.1 General Chemistry II (Lab) 1 Cr. Chem 252.1 Organic Chemistry II (Lab) 1 Cr.
Inorganic Chemistry:  

Analytical Chemistry:

  
Chem 331.3 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  3 Cr. Chem 341.3 Instrumental Analysis 3 Cr.
Chem 331.1 Physical Inorg. Chem (Lab) 1 Cr. Chem 341.1 Instrumental Analysis (Lab) 1 Cr.
Biochemistry:  

Physical Chemistry:

  
Chem 371 Biochemistry I 4 Cr. Chem 211  Thermodynamics and Kinetics 4 Cr.
Chem 395

Senior Thesis:
Senior Thesis

 3 Cr.      

Cognate Courses:

Math 151 and 152 Calculus I and II                                                 8 Cr.

Physics 145 and 146 Physics I and II                                              8 Cr.

Biology 105          Gen Bio: Cell Biology                                         4 Cr.

 

Requirements for Chemistry Concentration

Chem 212             Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy          4 Cr.

One advanced course from

Chem 351     Adv. Organic Chem                                         4 Cr.

Chem 352     Phys Meth. Str. Determination                          4 Cr.

Chem 372     Biochemistry II                                                4 Cr.

Chem 378     Physical Biochemistry                                     4 Cr.

Chem 385     Directed study in Adv. Chem.                           4 Cr.

One advanced course from

Chem 376     Biochemistry Laboratory                                    2 Cr.

Chem 387     Adv. Inorg. And Org. Chem.                              2 Cr.

Chem 388     Phys. And Biophys. Lab                                    2 Cr.

Two additional credits of advanced lab from

        Chem 376, Chem 387, Chem 388 (see above)                    2 Cr.

        Chem 291     Intro to Chem Research                                 1 Cr.

        Chem 391.1-3 Research                                                    1-3 Cr.

        HMNS 291.1-3 Intermediate Honors Research                    1-3 Cr.

        HMNS 391.1-3 Adv. Honors Research                                1-3 Cr.

 

Requirements for Biochemistry Concentration

Chem 372             Biochemistry II                                                   4 Cr.

Chem 378             Physical Biochemistry                                        4 Cr.

Chem 376             Biochemistry Laboratory                                    2 Cr.

Two additional credits of advanced lab from

        Chem 388     Phys. And Biophys. Lab                                    2 Cr.

        Chem 291     Intro to Chem Research                                     1 Cr.

        Chem 391.1-3 Research                                                         1-3 Cr.

        HMNS 291.1-3 Intermediate Honors Research                         1-3 Cr.

        HMNS 391.1-3 Adv. Honors Research                                     1-3 Cr.

Requirements for Chemistry Education Concentration

At least three creditsof

        Chem 321.1-3 Practicum in Chem Ed.                                    1-3 Cr.

Advanced courses in Chemistry Education

SEYS 362             Teaching Science in Mid. And High Sch.            3 Cr.

SEYS 372.2          High School Practicum                                       2 cr.

SEYS 372.4          Student Teaching in Science for High Sch.          4 cr.

SEYS 382             Curriculum and Assessment in Science              3 cr.

The following education courses are also needed for the Chem Ed major

SEYS 201W         Historical, Soc. and Phil Foundations in Ed.           3 Cr.

SEYS 221             Dev. And Learning in Ed.                                   3 Cr.

SEYS 340             Lang., Lit., and Culture in Ed.                             3 Cr.

SEYS 350             Cognition, Tech, and Inst.                                  3 Cr.

 

NOTE: The Chemistry Education concentration requires SEYS minor and it satisfies the NY state teacher certification requirements for high school Chemistry.

 

Minor in Chemistry/Biochemistry

The Chemistry/Biochemistry Minor consists of:

1. Chemistry 113.4, 113.1, 114.4, 114.1:  General Chemistry with Lab 10 Credits
2. Chemistry 251.4, 251.1, 252.4, 252.1:  Organic Chemistry with lab 10 Credits
3. Chemistry 331.3, 331.1: Inorganic Chemistry with lab 4 Credits OR Chemistry 371, 376: Biochemistry with Lab  6 Credits

 

Last Modified Oct 5, 2009.