Chemistry

Chemistry is often characterized as "the central science" because of its interaction with physics and mathematics on one hand, and with biology, medicine, environmental sciences, and business and commerce on the other. Modern chemistry is a vast field with potential for numerous professional applications. Training in chemistry is required for a wide variety of positions in academia, industry, and health care, ranging from research and development to management and administration. The undergraduate preparation in chemistry at Skidmore College provides students with a broad framework upon which they can build further toward graduate studies and specific career goals.

The department offers both a major and a minor in chemistry, and a major in chemistry with a biochemistry concentration. The requirements are listed below.

THE CHEMISTRY MAJOR: Students majoring in chemistry are required to:

1. Fulfill the general College requirements.
   
   
2. Complete the following:|
   
   
   1. a core curriculum consisting of CH105, 105H, or 107H; 106, 106H, or 207H; 221, 222, 303, 314, 332, 333, 377, 378; and one 300-level elective;
      
      
   2. capstone research in chemistry (CH371 or 372);
      
      
   3. MA111, 113, or MA108, 109, and 113 (students should consult the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to determine their placement in MA111 or MA108, 109 sequence); and
      
      
   4. PY207, 208.

THE CHEMISTRY MAJOR WITH BIOCHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION: Students choosing the biochemistry concentration within the chemistry major are required to:

1. Fulfill the general College requirements.
   
   
2. Complete the following:
   
   
   1. a core curriculum consisting of CH105, 105H, or 107H; 106, 106H, or 207H; 221, 222, 330 or 332, 341, 342, 377, 378, and one 300-level elective in chemistry or biology;
      
      
   2. capstone research in chemistry (CH371 or 372);
      
      
   3. BI105, BI106, and one from among BI242, 243, 244, 245, 246;
      
      
   4. MA111, 113, or MA108, 109, and 113 (students should consult the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to determine their placement in MA111 or MA108, 109 sequence); and
      
      
   5. PY207, 208.

Students planning to pursue graduate work should also take MA202. American Chemical Society certification is available for both of the above courses of study. Interested students should consult the department chair concerning any additional requirements.

THE CHEMISTRY MINOR: Students minoring in chemistry are required to complete the following courses: CH105 or 105H, 106 or 106H, 221, 222, and three 300-level courses, excluding CH377, 378. At least one of these 300-level courses must have a laboratory component.

For course listings, please see the Skidmore College Catalog.

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