Program: Chemistry, B.S. - SUNY Old Westbury

Jun 18, 2025

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

HEGIS Number: 1905

Curriculum Code: U0316

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Chemistry

Liberal Education Curriculum

Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for specific requirements.

Core Requirements

(include 3 Chemistry electives) (minimum): 64 Credits

CP 2120 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3
CP 2121 - Principles of Chemistry Lab I Credits: 1
CP 2130 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 3
CP 2131 - Principles of Chemistry Lab II Credits: 1
CP 3300 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CP 3302 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credits: 2
CP 3310 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CP 3312 - Organic Chemistry Lab II Credits: 2
CP 3400 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 5
CP 4700 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3
CP 4710 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 3
CP 4720 - Physical Chemistry Lab Credits: 2
CP 4800 - Advanced Chemical Methods Credits: 5
CP 5920 - Seminar I Credits: 1
CP 5921 - Seminar II Credits: 1
CP 2240 - General Physics I Credits: 3
CP 2241 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
CP 2250 - General Physics II Credits: 3
CP 2251 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
MA 2310 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credits: 4
MA 2320 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credits: 4
MA 3330 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III Credits: 4
OR
MA 3160 - Linear Algebra Credits: 4
OR
MA 4360 - Differential Equations Credits: 4
OR
CP 3230 - Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Credits: 3

Chemistry Electives

(at least three of the following) 7-11 credits

¹ No more than 4 credits of research can be counted toward satisfying elective requirements and no more than 8 credits toward degree requirements.

CP 3230 - Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Credits: 3
CP 3450 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CP 4320 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CP 4490 - Biochemistry for Life Sciences Credits: 3
CP 4510 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CP 4515 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3
CP 4520 - Biochemistry Lab Credits: 2
CP 5500 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credits: 3
CP 5900 - Research Credits: 2‑4 ¹
CP 9990 - Independent Study in Chemistry/Physics Credits: 2-4

General Electives

In consultation with Academic Advisor

Total Credits Required: 120

Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Chemistry with American Chemical Society Certification

To be eligible for ACS Certification, students must complete all requirements for the B.S. Degree in Chemistry with two of the three electives being CP 4510 - Biochemistry I and CP 3450 - Inorganic Chemistry . The remaining elective must be chosen from CP 3230 , CP 4320 or CP 4515 . CP 5900 - Research , 4 credits as an elective for ACS Certification must include a comprehensive and well-documented research report. No more than 4 credits of research will count toward the ACS certification.