Chemistry

01/26/2009

...is Creative. Chemists use basic scientific principles to
create solutions to important problems. In many important
fields--health care, energy, agriculture--chemists and chemistry are essential.

…is the Central Science. All scientific fields depend heavily on
chemical techniques and theories. If you are a biology, geology, or
physics major, the more chemistry courses you take, the better you
will understand your own field.

…means Career Choices. SUNY New Paltz Chemistry
graduates are successful in graduate school, medical
school, dental school, law school, teaching, industry,
research, business, wine making - the choice is yours.

…is Cutting Edge. The Chemistry Department at SUNY New
Paltz has the most sophisticated equipment on campus. Modern
techniques such atomic force microscopy and nuclear magnetic
resonance spectroscopy are used by students in courses and
research.

                  Chemistry Major and Minor Plans

Field                                     Recommended Elective Chemistry Courses

Biology                                  Biochemistry (CHE 461)
                                             Biochemistry Lab (CHE 463)
                                             Inorganic Chemistry (CHE 314)
                                             Analytical Chemistry (CHE 303)

Geology                                Analytical Chemistry (CHE 303)
                                             Instrumental Methods of Analysis (CHE 407)

Physics                                 Physical Chemistry I and II (CHE 321, 322)