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Introduction

Chemistry is often referred to as the central science. It joins together physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, and earth and environmental sciences. Chemistry is fundamental to our world. It plays a role in everyone's lives and touches almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Thus, studying chemistry is useful in preparing us for the real world.

While it is obviously important to have a chemistry background if you plan to teach chemistry or to work in the chemical industry, it is also useful for a career in a variety of other fields, including environmental science, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical science, art conservation, forensic science, and patent law. Many students have found that having a chemistry background gives them a distinct advantage in professional programs.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Optional Minors

Students can also choose to minor in Chemistry

Career Ideas

Food Chemist, Biochemist, Chemistry Professor, Art Conservation Scientist, Doctor, Dentist, Cosmetic Chemist, Environmental Engineer, Forensic Science Technician, Geologist, Hazardous Waste Manager, Nuclear Engineer, Pharmacist, Soil Scientist, and Toxicologist.

Program Administrators

Darlene Gandolfi, Program Chair, (914) 323-5475 (5332), Darlene.Gandolfi@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Darlene Gandolfi - Organometallic Chemistry, Phytochemistry (Chair)
Meghan Johnston - Organic Chemistry

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Sangamithra Chintapalli

Naureen Shahid

Jason Polisar

LABORATORY MANAGER
Karolin Rafalski

Overview

The Chemistry Department offers a strong, diversified major program that prepares the student for graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, or the allied health fields. It also provides pre-professional training for careers in academics and industrial research while enabling students to acquire the full benefits of a liberal arts education. Prospective Chemistry majors should choose a Chemistry faculty member as an academic advisor as soon as possible in order to prepare an appropriate study plan. All Chemistry majors are expected to participate in an undergraduate research project. Most will fulfill this requirement on campus with a full-time Chemistry faculty member. However, off-campus opportunities may also be available.

The Chemistry Department laboratories are equipped with an Agilent Technologies 7820A Gas Chromatograph, an Agilent Technologies 5975 series Mass Spectrometer, a Perkin Elmer Spectrum 100 FT-IR spectrometer, a Varian 920 Liquid Chromatograph, a Varian Cary 100 Bio UV-VIS spectrophotometer, two Barnstead / Turner SP-830 spectrophotometers, a PicoSpin-45 NMR spectrometer, and an Anasazi 60 MHz NMR spectrometer. The Department has computers available for computational chemistry and molecular modeling.

Chemistry Major Requirements

CHM 1001 ( Prerequisite: CHM.1000 Intro to Chemistry with a minimum grade of C- or passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; Co-requisite: CHM 1003 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I ) CHM 1002 (Prerequisite: CHM.1001 and CHM 1003 with grade of C- or better; Co-requisite: CHM 1004 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II)	Principles of Chemistry I/II
CHM 1003 (Co-requisite: CHM 1001 Principles of Chemistry I) CHM 1004 (Prerequisite: CHM 1001: Principles of Chemistry I and CHM 1003: Principles of Chemistry I Lab, with minimum grade of C-; Co-requisite: CHM 1002 Principles of Chemistry II )	Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I/II
CHM 2001 (Prerequisite: CHM.1002: Principles of Chemistry II and CHM 1004 with minimum grade of C-; Co-requisite: CHM 2005) CHM 2002 (Prerequisite: CHM 2001: Organic Chemistry I with minimum grade of C- Corequisite: CHM 2006)	Organic Chemistry I/II
CHM 2005 (Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 1002 and CHM 1004; Co-requisite: CHM 2001 Organic Chemistry I) CHM 2006 (Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 2001 and CHM 2005; Co-requisite: CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry II)	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I/II
CHM 2009 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002 and MATH 1032, PHY 1002 or PHY 1004. Recommended: MATH 2021, MATH 2030) CHM 2010 Prerequisite: CHM 2009 Physical Chemistry I)	Physical Chemistry I/II
CHM 2011 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002, CHM 2006, PHY 1002 or PHY 1004, and MATH 1032)	Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 2015 (Prerequisite: CHM.2002 Organic Chemistry II)	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 2016 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry II and CHM 2006 Organic Chemistry Lab)	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 3003 (CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry II)	Chemical and Instrumental Analysis
CHM 3004 (Prerequisites: CHM.2002, CHM.2006)	Chemical and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

Advanced elective (choose one):

CHM 2018 (Prerequisite: CHM.1002)

Environmental Chemistry

CHM 3020 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002 and CHM 2006)

Medicinal Chemistry

Research (at least one semester):++

CHM 4450

(Prerequisite: Permission from the Department Chairperson)

Research

CHM 3998

((Prerequisite: CHM 4450)

Senior Evaluation

Co-requisites:

MATH 1030

MATH 1032

(Prerequisite: MATH.1030: Calculus I, or placement by the

Mathematics department)

Calculus I/II

PHY 1001

(Prerequisite: MATH.1012 Precalculus or MATH.1030 Calculus I)

PHY1002

(Prerequisite: PHY 1001

College Physics I )

College Physics I/II

A program equivalent to that recommended by the American Chemical Society would include all of the above plus Biochemistry (BIO 3061/3062) and one additional advanced elective.

Other recommended courses: Principles of Biology I/II (BIO 1001/1002); Biochemistry I/II (BIO 3061/3062); Differential Equations (MATH 2021); Linear Algebra (MATH 3034); Statistics (BIO 3012 or PSY 2012); Computer Programming (MAC 1000 or MAC 1010).

At least six of the required Chemistry core courses must be taken at Manhattanville. The minimum grade for major credit in Chemistry is C-. Note: Courses may only be repeated one time in an attempt to meet the minimum grade of C-.

Chemistry Honors Program

To qualify for this program, students must have a B+ average in Chemistry courses and a B+ average overall. The final decision on admission to the Honors Program is made by the Department, ordinarily at the end of the Sophomore year. At the end of their Junior year, students are reviewed for continuance in the program. Successful completion earns a notation on the transcript: "Completion of Chemistry Honors Program". As part of the program, students must:

Register for Research (CHM 4450) in the fall of their Junior year and for the following three semesters. After consulting with and receiving the approval of Department faculty, students select an area of study and are given a research topic by their research advisor.
Prepare a Senior Honors thesis, based on the research project.
Give an oral presentation of the Honors thesis to the Department at the end of the Senior year. The grade for Senior Evaluation is based on this presentation.

Departmental Honors

The requirements for Departmental Honors in Chemistry ordinarily are a grade of B or better in all the required Chemistry courses for the major program. However, in some cases, the final decision is made by a vote of the Chemistry faculty after a discussion of the student's record.

Chemistry Minor Requirements

CHM 1001 (Prerequisite: CHM.1000 Intro to Chemistry with minimum grade of C- or passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; Co-requisite: CHM 1003) CHM 1002 (Prerequisite: CHM.1001 and CHM 1003 with grade of C- or better; Co-requisite: CHM 1004)	Principles of Chemistry I/II
CHM 1003 (Co-requisite: CHM 1001) CHM 1004 (Prerequisite: CHM 1001: Principles of Chemistry I and CHM 1003: Principles of Chemistry I Lab, with minimum grade of C-; Co-requisite: CHM 1002 Principles of Chemistry II)	Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I/II
CHM 2001 (Prerequisite: CHM.1002: Principles of Chemistry II and CHM 1004, with minimum grade of C-; Co-requisite: CHM 2005) CHM 2002 (Prerequisite: CHM 2001: Organic Chemistry I and CHM 2005 with minimum grade of C-; Co-requisite: CHM 2006)	Organic Chemistry I/II
CHM 2005 (Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 1002 and CHM 1004; Co-requisite: CHM 2001 Organic Chemistry I) CHM 2006 (Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 2001 and CHM 2005 Co-requisite: CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry II)	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I/II

Advanced electives (choose two):

CHM 2009 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002 and MATH 1032, PHY 1002 or PHY 1004. Recommended: MATH 2021, MATH 2030)	Physical Chemistry I
CHM 2010 (Prerequisite: CHM 2009)	Physical Chemistry II
CHM 2015 (Prerequisite: CHM.2002)	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 2018 (Prerequisite: CHM.1002)	Environmental Chemistry
CHM 3003 (Prerequisite: CHM 2002)	Chemical and Instrumental Analysis
CHM 3020 (Prerequisites: CHM 2002 and CHM 2006)	Medicinal Chemistry

At least half of the required courses for the Chemistry minor must be taken at Manhattanville. Chemistry courses required by the student‘s major (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry) or for the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental or Health Science Studies minors may not be used to satisfy the requirements for a minor in Chemistry. All courses for the Chemistry minor must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Note: Courses may only be repeated one time in an attempt to meet the minimum grade of C-.

Note: Students interested in the Biochemistry major should see the Biochemistry listing. Students interested in Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental or Health Science Studies should refer to the Pre-Health Professions listing. Students interested in teaching certification in Chemistry should consult with the School of Education.