Chemistry

Chemistry Curriculum
Chemistry Major Progress Report

Chemistry
The chemistry program at Cabrini is designed to prepare chemistry majors for successful careers in a variety of industries and professions including the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, medicine, academics, secondary education, government, as well as other chemistry related fields.

Students seeking a bachelor of science degree in chemistry are required to take courses including general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, calculus, a senior seminar and an internship. Chemistry majors are also required to take two chemistry electives from a selection of courses which includes biochemistry I, biochemistry II, combinatorial and computational chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Through an affiliation with a number of local colleges, students can take chemistry courses off-campus that will be included as part of their program of required chemistry courses.

At Cabrini, students who choose to major or minor in chemistry will receive a strong foundation and comprehensive education in chemistry that is necessary for a successful career. You will have the opportunity to meet frequently with faculty to discuss your concerns and to answer your questions regarding course material, career choices, or any aspects of chemistry that are of interest to you.

Whether you want to use chemistry to teach, work in industry, go on to graduate or medical school, work in government, or do research, a strong background in chemistry is essential and that foundation is available at Cabrini.

A minor in chemistry is also offered upon the completion of 18 credits in chemistry including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and two chemistry electives.

See Undergraduate Catalog for details about the Chemistry program at Cabrini College: http://www.cabrini.edu/Secondary/Academic/publications.asp.

The Cabrini College chemistry program is a valuable component of the college and serves the Cabrini student in four primary ways:

Service to the Core Curriculum
Chemistry is often referred to as the central science as it is so central to the biological and physical sciences. This is especially true in light of the current biotechnology revolution where chemistry plays a crucial role. Indeed, there is a growing need for individuals to have a basic understanding of science as technology becomes an ever-increasing part of our lives. Thus, the chemistry faculty is compelled to maintain a strong program of core chemistry and science courses available to non-science majors. Ideally, these courses will span many different areas of Chemistry and science, and be designed specifically to meet the needs of the non-science major. A number of unique chemistry courses are offered for non-science majors including:

CHE 103-Science and Society

CHE 105-Scientific Perspectives

CHE 106-Principles of Environmental Chemistry

PHY 103-Astronomy

Service to Special Departments and Programs - Education Department, Graduate and Professional Studies and Honors Program

The size of Cabrini College is such that the chemistry department can work closely with other departments and programs such as the education department, the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) and programs designed to accommodate part-time students.

Students seeking teaching certification can take chemistry courses that meet state mandated science requirements. For example, education majors who are planning to teach at the elementary level are required to have a foundation in basic concepts of physics and chemistry which is covered in CHE 105-Scientific Perspectives. The chemistry program offers courses for an undergraduate bachelor of science degree in chemistry to students who would like to teach at the secondary level.

The chemistry program offers courses and labs that accommodate ADP and part-time students. For example, chemistry courses and labs have been offered on weekends during fall, spring and summer terms. This service is especially valuable to students that work during the week. In addition, PHY 103-Astronomy is occasionally offered during evening hours.

Cabrini College has about a dozen departments that offer honors courses. The chemistry program offers an honors course, H-CHE 300 Special Topics in Honors Chemistry, that covers current advancements in scientific technology.

Service to the Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Sports Science Programs

Being central to the sciences, chemistry in many ways provides a foundation for biology, biotechnology, environmental science, and sports science. Thus, the chemistry department is committed to provide high quality chemistry courses that are required for students majoring in these other disciplines.

In fact, a minor in chemistry may serve as an attractive option for biology, biotechnology, environmental science or sports science majors, especially in competitive markets resulting from the current revolution in biotechnology or for students pursuing a career that requires a more technical background.

Service to Chemistry Majors and Minors:

A number of students at Cabrini seek a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. The chemistry faculty at Cabrini is committed to provide a superior and comprehensive education for students seeking to major or minor in chemistry. Whether students want to use chemistry to teach, work in industry, go on to graduate or medical school, work in government, or do research, a strong background in chemistry is essential and that foundation can be developed with the resources available at Cabrini. (See the Undergraduate Catalog for course requirements and credits.)