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MAJORING IN CHEMISTRY

OR BIOCHEMISTRY

A GUIDE TO YOUR COURSE CHOICES 2011

Department of Chemistry

The College of Staten Island

Copies of this document are available by request in the Chemistry Office, 6S-235

The College of Staten Island, City University of New York Department of Chemistry 6S‐235—Willowbrook Campus

2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 TO: Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors FROM: Professor John F. Olsen, Chairman RE: Course Offerings and Research Opportunities DATE: June 2011

Congratulations on rising to the challenge of a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry at The College Of Staten Island! I am writing on behalf of the Chemistry Faculty to alert you to current and updated course offerings for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors, especially opportunities to pursue research with a faculty mentor for course credit. Since these options are treated only briefly in the CSI catalogue, we thought you might find it useful to have a more expansive guide. First, we have enclosed our newly revised brochure, “Majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry: A Guide to Your Course Choices.” This document includes four‐year course schedules designed to permit timely completion of your major, prior mathematical background, and other interests. Because courses in Chemistry and other sciences must often be taken in a prescribed sequence, you are strongly advised to begin serious pursuit of your major in the freshman and sophomore years – don’t take all your liberal arts courses early on and then get piled up with heavy courses in the major during your last year! Certainly you may need to modify these schedules to fit your own situation, and we encourage you to consult a faculty advisor in Chemistry with your plans and questions in hand. Secondly, we have enclosed descriptions of Independent Study and Honors Research options for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. These courses and programs are typically (but not invariably) undertaken during Years 3 or 4, after completion of General and Organic Chemistry with grades of B or better. Independent Study, which is really conducted semi‐independently with a faculty mentor, can extend your education well beyond the classroom and can help you obtain employment or admission to professional/graduate schools after your graduation. Honors Research, a more comprehensive program open to majors with GPA’s of 3.5 or better, qualifies you to graduate with a B.S.Honors degree. In both cases, you may expect to spend 12‐16 hours per week doing laboratory or computer research, and to submit both oral and written reports on your findings. Last but not least, these courses are FUN! Please contact me at X3893 if you have any questions or comments about these issues. Also be sure to visit the departmental website (chem.csi.cuny.edu). Cc: Chemistry Faculty

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOSHEMISTRY Frequently‐Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the course content and format?

• Project typically within the scope of the research program of a Chemistry faculty member

• 3‐4 hours of lab/computer/library work per week per credit

• Schedule and project arranged with your faculty mentor

• 2 credits (6‐8 hours/week)

• 5‐10 page written report on project results

• 15‐minute talk to a research group of peers, graduate students, and postdoctorals

2. How do I register?

• Get an Independent Student/Internship form from the Registrar (sample attached)

• Specify CHM 592, CHM 594, BIO 592, or BIO 594

• Write a statement: brief description of the project, literature references, work schedule, list of prior course in Chemistry and related disciplines

3. May I substitute this course for a 300‐level Elective in my major?

No. Although research laboratory experience is valuable to your training, it does not cover the organized syllabus of Advanced Organic Chemistry, Cell Structure & Function, etc. If you have trouble finding advanced electives offered by Chemistry (for CHM majors) or by Biology (for Biochem majors), speak to the Chair of the department or another faculty member about alternative ways of satisfying your graduation requirements.

4. May I take an Independent Study course during the summer? Yes. If your faculty mentor agrees, you may enroll for these courses during the summer session. The total number of lab/computer/library hours is unchanged, as are the written and oral report requirements.

5. May I participate concurrently in CSI‐sponsored research programs such as AMP, ASCEND, NSF Teaching Scholars, Dean’s Summer fellowships, etc.? Yes. You may hold a fellowship requiring participation in a research project concurrently with your registration for an Independent Study course. You must adhere to the larger of the time requirements for the respective programs, but you don’t need to satisfy both of them. If, for instance, you hold an AMP fellowship requiring 8‐10 hours per week of lab work AND register for a 4‐credit/16 hour Independent Study, your total time requirement will be 16 hours per week. If you receive a summer training fellowship at the college requiring 40 hours per week for 10 weeks AND register for a 4‐credit/16 hour x 15 weeks Independent Study, your total time requirement will be 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

6. May I enroll repeatedly for Independent Study under the same course number?

Yes. We suggest that you choose a different project title to avoid confusion on your transcript or with the Registrar, but otherwise there are no restrictions. All students doing an Honors Project will enroll at least twice for CHM 594 or Bio 594.

Sample course schedules for full‐time students planning to major in Chemistry or Biochemistry are shown in following pages. These are practical guidelines for sampling courses in your areas of interest at an early stage of your college career taking supporting Courses in the allied sciences and math, and completing all requirements in four years. Please consult a faculty advisor to discuss the specifics that pertain to your own degree and career goals.

Table 1a: Undergraduate Program Schedule—CHEMISTRY (Standard Track)

Indicate academic calendar type: X_Semester __Quarter __Trimester __Other (describe)

Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed.

Term: FALL1 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING1 Check course classification(s)

Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s)

MTH 123: Algebra & Trig. 4 x x MTH 025/030 Math Test

CHM 141/121: General Chemistry & Lab# 4 x x MTH 123

ENG 111 : Intro to College Writing 3 x

CUNY Assessment Test

MTH 130: Pre‐Calculus 3 x x MTH 123

CORE 100: US Issues, Identity & Institut. 4 x ENG 151 : College Writing 4 x ENG 111

Social Science 3‐4 x Contemporary World : 2xx 4 x

Term credit total: 14‐15 14‐15 4 Term credit total: 15 15 7



CHM 142/127: General Chem II & Lab# 4 x x CHM 141/121 CHM 250: Organic Chemistry I/Lab 4 x x CHM 142/127

MTH 231: Calculus I # 3 x x MTH 123 MTH 232: Calculus II 3 x x MTH 231

MTH 229: Calculus Computer Lab 1 x x PHY 160/161: General Physics II & Lab 4 x x PHY 120

PHY 120/121: General Physics I/Lab 4 x x MTH 231 CHM 240: Analytical Chemistry 4 x x CHM 142/127

TALA (200 level)/Pluralism&Diversity+ 3‐4

Term credit total: 15‐16 15‐16 12 Term credit total: 15 15 15



CHM 256: Organic Chemistry II/ Lab 4 x x CHM 250 CHM 336: Physical Chem. Processes 4 x x PHY 160, CHM 240

CHM 337: Physical Chemistry Lab 4 x x CHM 330 or 336

CHM 434: Inorganic Chem. 4 x x CHM 256/ 330 or 336

CHM 330: Physical Chem Equil. 4 x x CHM 240/PHY 160 CHM 340: Instrumental Analysis 4 x x CHM 240

MTH 233: Calculus III 3 x x MTH 232 PED 190: Fitness for Life 1 x

Elective – 200 Level 3‐4 x

Term credit total: 15 15 15 Term credit total: 16‐17 16‐17 12



Elective‐200 Level 6‐8 x CHM 3 xx. 4xx 4 x 4 See catalogue

CHM 3xx, 4xx 4 x x See catalogue CHM 594 4 Instructor Permission

CHM 594 Independent Study 4 Instructor Permission Electives 6‐8

Term credit total: 14‐16 10‐12 4


Program Totals: Credits: 120 Liberal Arts & Sciences: 111 (116) Pre‐Major: 73 Elective & Other: 15 (20)

Cr: credits LAS: liberal arts & sciences Maj: major requirement New: new course Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses #CHM 141/127, 142/127 and MTH 231 Serve to fulfill both the General Education Scientific Analysis and CHM Pre‐major requirements. + A single course should be chosen that fulfills both TALA as well as the Pluralism & Diversity Gen Ed requirements.

Table 1a: Undergraduate Program Schedule ‐ Biochemistry ‐ Honors

Table 1a: Undergraduate Program Schedule – CHEMISTRY (HONORS TRACK)

Indicate academic calendar type: _x_Semester __Quarter __Trimester __Other (describe)

Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed. Term: FALL1 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING1 Check course classification(s)


CHM 141/121 General Chemistry I Lab# 4 x x MTH 123 CHM 142/127‐Gen Chemistry II & Lab# 4 x x Chm 141/121

ENG 111:Intro to College Writing 3 x CUNY Asses Test ENG 151: College Writing 4 x ENG 111

CORE 100: US Issues, Identity & Institute 4 x MTH 232: Calculus II 3 x x MTH 231

MTH 229:Calculus Computer Lab 1 x x MTH 123 Social Scientific Analysis 3‐4 x

MTH 231: Calculus I # 3 x x




CHM 250: Organic Chemistry I/ Lab 4 x x CHM 142 CHM 256: Organic II/Lab 4 x x CHM 250

Phy 120/121: General Physics I/Lab 4 x x MTH 231 CHM 240: Analytical Chemistry 4 x x CHM 142

MTH 233: 3 x x MTH 232 PHY 160/161: General Physics II/Lab 4 x x PHY 120

Contempory World 4 x ENG 151/Core 100 TALA (200 Level) + 3‐4 x


Term FALL3 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING3 Check course classification(s)


CHM 330: Physical Chemistry Equil. 4 x x CHM 240/MTH 233 CHM 336: Physical Chemistry Processes 4 x x CHM 240/MTH 233

CHM 337: Physical Chemistry Lab 4 x x CHM 330/336/240 CHM 434: Inorganic Chemistry 4 x x CHM 256/330or336

PED 190: Fitness for Life 1 x Electives 6‐8 x

Electives 6‐8

Term credit total: 15‐17 15‐17 8 Term credit total: 14‐16 14‐16 8



Elective 6‐8 x Electives 6‐8 x

CHM 3XX or 4XX 4 x x See catalogue CHM 3XX or 4XX 4 x See Catalogue

CHM 594: Independent Research 4 x Instructor Permission CHM 594: Independent Research 4 x Instructor Permission



Program Totals: Credits: 120 Liberal Arts & Sciences: 102 (106) Pre‐Major: 70 Elective & Other: 24 (32)

Cr: credits LAS: liberal arts & sciences Maj: major requirement New: new course Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses # Chm 141/121, 142/127 and MTH 231 Serve to fulfill both the General Education Scientific Analysis and CHM Pre Major requirements. + A single course should be chosen that fulfills both TALA as well as the Pluralism & Diversity Gen Ed requirements.

Table 1a: Undergraduate Program Schedule - Biochemistry - Standard

Indicate academic calendar type: _X_ Semester __Quarter __Trimester __Other (describe)

Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed. Term: FALL 1 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 1 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) BIO 170/171: General Biology I/Lab 4 x x CHM 141/121: Gen Chem I/Lab 4 x x MTH 123 MTH 123: Algebra/Trigonometry 4 x x MTH 130: Pre-Calculus 4 x x MTH 123 ENG 111: Intro to College Writing 3 x ENG 151: College Writing 4 x ENG 111 COR 100: United States, I, I & I 4 x BIO 180/181: General Biology II/Lab 4 x x BIO 170

Term credit total: 15 15 8 Term credit total: 16 16 12 Term: FALL 2 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 2 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM 142/127: Gen Chem II/Lab# 4 x x CHM 141 CHM 250: Organic Chemistry I/ Lab 4 x x CHM 142 MTH 231: Calculus I 3 x x MTH 130 MTH 232: Calculus II 3 x x MTH 231 MTH 229: Calculus Computer Lab 1 x x PHY 120/121: General Physics I/Lab 4 x x MTH231 BIO 205: General Physiology* 4 x BIO 180/ CHM 141 TALA/ Pluralism & Diversity+ 3-4 x ENG 151 Social Science Analysis Elective 3-4 x

Term credit total: 15-16 15-16 8 Term credit total: 14-15 14-15 11 Term: FALL 3 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 3 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM 240: Analytical Chemistry/ Lab 4 x x CHM 142 CHM 336: Physical Chemistry (Processes) 4 x x MTH 233, PHY160 CHM 256: Organic Chemistry II/ Lab 4 x x CHM 250 BIO 3xx/4xx* 4 x x BIO 205 (BIO 180) MTH 233: Calculus III 3 x x MTH 232 Contemporary World 4 x ENG 151/ COR 100 PHY 160/161: General Physics II /Lab 4 x x PHY 120 PED 190 1

Term credit total: 15 15 15 Term credit total: 13 12 8 Term: FALL 4 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 4 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM/BIO 370: Biochemistry I 4 x x CHM 256 CHM 377: Biochemistry Lab 4 x x CHM240/BIO312/352 CHM 330: Physical Chemistry (Equil.) 4 x x MTH 233, PHY160 CHM/BIO 376: Biochemistry II 4 x x CHM/BIO 370 BIO/CHM 594: Independent Study 4 Instructor Permission BIO/CHM 594: Independent Study 4 Instructor Permission BIO 3xx/4xx* 4 x x BIO 205 (BIO 180) Elective 4 x

Term credit total: 16 12 12

Term credit total: 16 12 8

Program Totals: Credits: 120 Liberal Arts & Sciences: 112 Major: 82 Elective & Other: 38

Cr: credits LAS: liberal arts & sciences Maj: major requirement New: new course Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses * 2 Biology electives need to be taken out of the following list: BIO 312/322/332/352/428 ; BIO 205 is a prerequisite for BIO 312/332/352 # Chm141/121, Chm142/127 and Mth 231 serve to fulfill both the General Education Scientific Analysis and Biochemistry Pre-major requirements. + A single course should be chosen that fulfills both the Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis as well as the Pluralism & Diversity General Education requirements

Table 1a: Undergraduate Program Schedule - Biochemistry - Honors Indicate academic calendar type: _X_Semester __Quarter __Trimester __Other (describe) Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed. Term: FALL 1 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 1 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM 141/121: General Chemistry I/Lab# 4 x x MTH 123/Prof. test CHM 142/127: General Chemistry II/Lab# 4 x x CHM 141 MTH 231: Calculus I# 3 x x MTH 130/Prof. test MTH 232: Calculus II 3 x x MTH 231 MTH 229: Calculus Computer Lab 1 x x ENG 151: College Writing 4 x ENG 111 ENG 111: Intro to College Writing 3 x BIO 170/171: General Biology I / Lab 4 x x COR 100: United States: I, I & I 4 x

Term credit total: 15 15 8 Term credit total: 15 15 11 Term: FALL 2 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 2 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM 250 : Organic Chemistry I/Lab 4 x x CHM 142 CHM 256: Organic Chemistry II/Lab 4 x x CHM 250 BIO 180/181: General Bio II/Lab 4 x x BIO 170 BIO 205: General Physiology* 4 x BIO 180/CHM 141 PHY 120/121: General Physics I/Lab 4 x x MTH 231 PHY 160/161: General Physics II /Lab 4 x x PHY 120 MTH 233: Calculus III 3 x x MTH 232 CHM 240: Analytical Chemistry 4 x x CHM 142

Term credit total: 15 15 15 Term credit total: 16 16 12 Term: FALL 3 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 3 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) CHM 330: Physical Chemistry (Equil.) 4 x x MTH 233, PHY160 CHM 336: Physical Chemistry (Processes) 4 x x MTH 233, PHY160 CHM/BIO 370: Biochemistry I 4 x x CHM 256 CHM 377: Biochemistry Lab 4 x x CHM240/BIO312/352 Contemporary World 4 x ENG 151/ COR 100 CHM/BIO 376: Biochemistry II 4 x x CHM/BIO 370 TALA/ Pluralism & Diversity+ 3-4 x ENG 151 CHM/BIO 592 2 Instructor Permission

Term credit total: 15-16 15-16 8 Term credit total: 14 12 12 Term: FALL 4 Check course classification(s) Term: SPRING 4 Check course classification(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) Course Number & Title Cr LAS Maj New Prerequisite(s) BIO 3xx/4xx* 4 x x BIO 205 (BIO 180) BIO 3xx/4xx* 4 x x BIO 205 (BIO 180) Elective 4 x PED 190 1 Social Science Analysis Elective 3-4 x Elective 4-6 x BIO/CHM 594: Independent Study 4 Instructor Permission BIO/CHM 594: Independent Study 4 Instructor Permission

Term credit total: 15-16 11-12 4

Term credit total: 13-15 8-10 4

Program Totals: Credits: 120 Liberal Arts & Sciences: 111 (Pre-)Major: 74 Elective & Other: 46

Cr: credits LAS: liberal arts & sciences Maj: major requirement New: new course Prerequisite(s): list prerequisite(s) for the noted courses * 2 Biology electives need to be taken out of the following list: BIO 312/322/332/352/428 ; BIO 205 is a prerequisite for BIO 312/332/352 # Chm141/121, Chm142/127 and Mth 231 serve to fulfill both the General Education Scientific Analysis and Biochemistry Pre-major requirements. + A single course should be chosen that fulfills both the Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis as well as the Pluralism & Diversity General Education requirements

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Dr. John F. Olsen, Chairperson

Area of Expertise Professor Biochemistry (Neurochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Banerjee, Probal Raja, Krishnaswami

Biochemistry-NMR Spectroscopy Poget, Sebastian Chemistry (Surface Chemistry) Kruk, Michal

Lyons, Alan Zhou, Shuiqin

Chemistry (Chemistry Education) Hauben, Myra Lyons, Alan Peetz, Ralf

Chemistry (Organic Chemistry & Polymer Synthesis) Hu, Qiao-Sheng Jin, Shi Raja, Krishnaswami

Biochemistry (Peptide Chemistry) Naider, Fred Chemistry (Theoretical Chemistry and Chemistry Education) Olsen, John F. Chemistry (Computational/Theoretical Polymer Chemistry) Jusufi, Arben

Shew, Chwen-Yang Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) Hu, Qiao-Sheng

Jin, Shi Kruk, Michal Lyons, Alan Peetz, Ralf Yang, Nan-Loh Zhou, Shuiqin

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