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Chemistry Minor

Description

Chemists study atoms and molecules with the goal of understanding the composition, properties and changes that substances undergo. They identify individual components of materials found in nature, and measure how much of them are present. They also recombine atoms and molecules to deduce the rules of combination and to make new substances. Chemistry is central to understanding other branches of science—the biological, earth, medical, and materials sciences, along with aspects of physics and astronomy. Knowledge of chemistry is crucial to understanding the manufacture and uses of many common materials such as metals, plastics, fibers, paper, glasses and ceramics; food products and food supplements, flavors and cosmetics; detergents and household chemicals; and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, paints, dyes and inks. Chemistry is used in medical and criminal investigations, and in studying causes, effects, and cures for pollution. Finally, chemistry is central to authenticating, conserving, restoring, and preserving cultural treasures including rare books and documents, fine art, architectural works, and artifacts of the recent and distant past.

Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student can declare this minor.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (8 credits):

• CHM205 College Chemistry I
• CHM206 College Chemistry II

Electives selected from the following (10 credits):

• CHM301 Chemical Safety
• CHM302 Inorganic Chemistry I
• CHM303 Analytical Chemistry I
• CHM305 Organic Chemistry I
• CHM306 Organic Chemistry II
• CHM405 Physical Chemistry I
• CHM406 Physical Chemistry II
• CHM408 Physical Methods Laboratory I
• CHM409 Physical Methods Laboratory II

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department Chair: Stephen Godleski
Location: Smith Hall 119
Visit Website
Email: kmogle@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 395-2182
Fax: (585) 395-5805

Related Programs

Other Undergraduate Programs

• Biochemistry Major
• Chemistry Major
• Chemistry Major with American Chemical Society Certification

Faculty & Staff

Joshua Blose Ph.D
(Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus)
Assistant Professor

Michael A Brown Ph.D
(University Of Memphis)
Visiting Assistant Professor

Susan S Collier Ph.D
(University Of Rochester)
Adjunct Professor

Stephen A Godleski Ph.D
(Princeton University)
Professor + Chair

Elizabeth A Gregory MS
(University Of Rochester)
Instructional Support Associate

Mark P Heitz Ph.D
(SUNY At Buffalo)
Associate Professor

Markus M Hoffmann Ph.D
(Washington University In St Louis)
Professor

Algernon T Kelley Ph.D
(Louisiana State University + Agricultural + Mechan)
Lecturer

Dawn Lee MS
(Rochester Institute Of Technology)
Chemical Hygiene Coordinator

Margaret E Logan Ph.D
(University Of Rochester)
Associate Professor

Carly Reed Ph.D
(Ohio State University-Main Campus)
Assistant Professor

Brandy Sreenilayam Ph.D
(University Of Iowa)
Assistant Professor

Gopeekrishnan Sreenilayam Ph.D
(University Of Iowa)
Adjunct Lecturer