Buffalo State University 28 courses 120 total credits
Accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS) The B.S. in Chemistry degree is an American Chemical Society Certified program, which equips graduates for entry-level positions as chemists in industrial or governmental laboratories, and also lays a solid foundation for those pursuing specialized graduate-level programs. The elective courses within the program play a crucial role in preparing students for diverse professions, including careers in various health-related fields, medicinal plant sciences, and emerging industries associated with energy and the environment.
| General Education 23 Requirement | 33 credits |
| Chemistry Major Requirements | 42-44 credits |
| All College Electives | 21-24 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
In-Depth Elective Courses
Complete at least 2 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 325 | Principles of Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 327 | Medicinal Plant Chemistry | 2 |
| CHE 406 | Analytical Toxicology | 3 |
| CHE 427 | Cannabis Analysis | 2 |
| CHE 472 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Total In-Depth Elective Courses | 4-6 credits | |
Required Credit Hours Outside the Major
Required Courses Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 111 | University Physics I | 5 |
| PHY 112 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Total Required Credit Hours Outside the Major | 21-22 credits | |
Selected Courses
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 202 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 263 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Introductory Probability and Statistics | 3 |
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