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Chemistry
Administered By: Department Chemistry and Environmental Science
chemistry
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s1 * Students must take a special section of <a href="/catalog/courses/math.php#math225">Math 225 </a>for chemical engineering or chemistry majors, in conjunction with <a href="/catalog/courses/chem.php#chem235a">Chem 235A </a>
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Administration
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Chair mitra
Associate Chair
Director of Freshman Chemistry conley

Administration
Chair Somenath Mitra
Associate Chair
Director of Freshman Chemistry Robert J. Conley

Faculty
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Distinguished Professors Bozzelli, Venanzi
Professors Gund, Krasnope, Mitra, jacksonn
Associate Professors Dauerman, Gorun, mcohen
Assistant Professors edgardo, qiuz, wei
Research Professors iqbal
University Lecturers Skawinsk, fellis, bonchons, petrova, butherus
Director of Freshman Chemistry conley
Professor Emeritus Kebbekus, Getzin

Faculty
Distinguished Professors Joseph W. Bozzelli, Carol A. Venanzi
Professors Tamara Gund, Lev N. Krasnoperov, Somenath Mitra, Nancy L. Jackson
Associate Professors Leonard Dauerman, Sergiu M. Gorun, Maurie Cohen
Assistant Professors Edgardo T. Farinas, Zeyuan Qiu, Liping Wei
Research Professors Zafar Iqbal
University Lecturers William Skawinski, Frank B. Ellis, Michael P. Bonchonsky, Roumiana S. Petrova, Alexander D. Butherus
Director of Freshman Chemistry Robert J. Conley
Professor Emeritus Barbara B. Kebbekus, Donald Getzin

Advisors
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Graduate Advisor krasnope
Undergraduate Advisor petrova

Advisors
Graduate Advisor Lev N. Krasnoperov
Undergraduate Advisor Roumiana S. Petrova
 
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for careers in industry and for entry to graduate school or professional schools in areas of chemistry, medicine, dentistry or law. The program includes solid emphasis on laboratory skills, scientific principles and mathematics in practical, industrially-oriented areas of chemistry. Students can specialize or explore a particular area of chemistry or prepare for an advanced degree by selecting from a wide range of technical electives. It is recommended that each student carry out an undergraduate research project with a faculty mentor. The faculty have expertise in areas such as energy, fuels, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, materials, environmental chemistry and pollution control. Research areas include analytical and environmental chemistry at industrial and microchip scales, synthesis of organic and inorganic materials in green solvents, computer-aided drug design, laser diagnostics of elementary processes, kinetics, thermochemistry and thermodynamics.

Credit requirement for graduation is 125 credits.

The curriculum as described below is for students entering NJIT as freshmen in the fall of 2000 or after that date. Students entering before that date may have a different program and should consult the department to learn which curriculum applies.

Web Address: http://chemistry.njit.edu
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B.S. in Chemistry 125 credits minimum 9
 
B.S. in Chemistry (125 credits minimum)
FIRST YEAR:
1st semester: chem125,cs113,hum101,math111,phys111,phys111a,frshsem
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  CS 113Introduction to Computer Science (3-0-3)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd semester: chem124,chem126,math112,phys121,phys121a,{Elective;Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{PE;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Math 112Calculus II (4-1-4)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Elective (Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  PE (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
SECOND YEAR:
1nd semester: chem221,chem222,chem243,math211,{Elective;Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{PE;Physical education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 221Analytical Chemical Methods (0-4-2)
  Chem 222Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 211Calculus III A (3-0-3)
  Elective (Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  PE (Physical education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
2nd semester: chem231,chem244,chem244a,hss202[e1],{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}
  Chem 231Physical Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
 † HSS 202Society, Technology, and Environment (3-0-3)
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
THIRD YEAR:
1nd semester: chem235,ss201[e1],{Elective;Lit/Hist/Phil/STS;GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}
  Chem 235Physical Chemistry II (3-0-3)
 † SS 201Economics (3-0-3)
  Elective (Lit/Hist/Phil/STS) (GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: chem340,chem336,chem235a,math225[s1],{Elective;Open:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}
  Chem 340Chemistry and Engineering of Materials (3-0-3)
  Chem 336Physical Chemistry III (3-0-3)
  Chem 235APhysical Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
 * Math 225Survey of Probability and Statistics (1-0-1)
  Elective (Open:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
FOURTH YEAR:
1st semester: chem473,{chem412|R160:413},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}
  Chem 473Biochemistry (3-0-3)
 Chem 412Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3) or
 R160:413Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: chem480,{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Capstone Seminar;GUR;3-0-3},,{Elective;Technical;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}
  Chem 480Instrumental Analysis (0-4-2)
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Capstone Seminar) (GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
Electives

† Basic Social Sciences GUR: Three Credits of the basic social sciences requirement must be taken in economics; acceptable courses areSS 201 ,Econ 265, or Econ 266 . The remaining 3 Credits may be satisfied by HSS 202 ,STS 257 , or STS 258 . Students also may take approved introductory courses in basic social sciences at Rutgers-Newark to fulfill this requirement.

Capstone Seminar in Humanities and Social Science GUR: All students, except those enrolled in the honors college, take one of the following:HSS 403 ,HSS 404 ,HSS 405, HSS 406 ,HSS 407 ,HSS 408 ,HSS 409 . Students enrolled in the honors college take one fromHSS 491H-499H .

Physical Education GUR: Students who register as full-time undergraduates for two or more consecutive semesters must take two PE courses, one of which must be a 100-level fitness core course. Students are urged to complete the requirement as soon as possible.

Lit/Hist/Phil/STS GUR: Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: literature; history; philosophy; or science, technology, and society (STS); or an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Open Elective in Humanities and Social Science GUR: Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: English (Eng); history (Hist); literature (Lit); philosophy (Phil); science, technology, and society (STS); social science (SS); or theater (Thtr). Students also may satisfy this requirement with Architectural History IV (Arch 382) or by taking an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Cultural History GUR: Take two courses (6 credits) from among HUM 211, HUM212, HIST 213, and 200-level history courses at Rutgers-Newark.

Management GUR: Students take IE 492 or Mgmt 390 or AS 333, which is acceptable only for students taking the aerospace option. Students enrolled in a dual degree program between architecture and management take HRM 601 to fulfill this requirement.

Technical: Consult the departmental associate chairperson for undergraduate studies.

Free: Consult the advisor.

Refer to the General University Requirement section of this catalog for further information on electives.

Co-op
In chemistry, Chem 310 and Chem 311 can be taken as technical electives.

Electives

† Basic Social Sciences GUR: Three Credits of the basic social sciences requirement must be taken in economics; acceptable courses areSS 201 ,Econ 265, orEcon 266 . The remaining 3 Credits may be satisfied by HSS 202 ,STS 257 , orSTS 258 . Students also may take approved introductory courses in basic social sciences at Rutgers-Newark to fulfill this requirement.

Capstone Seminar in Humanities and Social Science GUR: All students, except those enrolled in the honors college, take one of the following:HSS 403 ,HSS 404 ,HSS 405, HSS 406 ,HSS 407 ,HSS 408 ,HSS 409 . Students enrolled in the honors college take one from?HSS 491H-499H .

Physical Education GUR: Students who register as full-time undergraduates for two or more consecutive semesters must take two PE courses, one of which must be a 100-level fitness core course. Students are urged to complete the requirement as soon as possible.

Lit/Hist/Phil/STS GUR: Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: literature; history; philosophy; or science, technology, and society (STS); or an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Open Elective in Humanities and Social Science GUR: Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: English (Eng); history (Hist); literature (Lit); philosophy (Phil); science, technology, and society (STS); social science (SS); or theater (Thtr). Students also may satisfy this requirement with Architectural History IV (Arch 382) or by taking an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Cultural History GUR: Take two courses (6 credits) from among HUM 211, HUM 212, HIST 213, and 200-level history courses at Rutgers-Newark.

Management GUR: Students take IE 492 or Mgmt 390 or AS 333, which is acceptable only for students taking the aerospace option. Students enrolled in a dual degree program between architecture and management take HRM 601 to fulfill this requirement.

Department Regulations
For departmental regulations on prerequisites, grades and withdrawals, consult with the departmental undergraduate advisor. Students cannot receive a B.S. in Chemistry unless they achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses.

*  Students must take a special section of Math 225 for chemical engineering or chemistry majors, in conjunction with Chem 235A
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p1 * Students must take a special section of Math 225 for chemcial or chemistry majors, in conjunction with Chem 235A
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B.S. in Chemistry Curriculum for Accelerated Pre-Professional Students 104 credits 8
 
B.S. in Chemistry Curriculum for Accelerated Pre-Professional Students (104 credits)
FIRST YEAR
1st Semester: chem125,cs113,hum101,math111,phys111,phys111a,frshsem
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  CS 113Introduction to Computer Science (3-0-3)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd Semester: chem124,chem126,math112,phys121,phys121a,{Elective;Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Math 112Calculus II (4-1-4)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Elective (Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
SECOND YEAR
1st Semester: chem221,chem222,chem243,math211,r160:207,{Elective;Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 221Analytical Chemical Methods (0-4-2)
  Chem 222Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 211Calculus III A (3-0-3)
  R160:207Structure And Bonding (3)
  Elective (Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
2nd Semester: chem231,chem244,chem244a,r120:101,{Elective;Open:GUR;3-0-3},hss202[f1]
  Chem 231Physical Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
  R120:101General Biology I (3-3-4)
  Elective (Open:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  HSS 202Society, Technology, and Environment (3-0-3)
Summer chem491h,chem492h
  Chem 491HHonors Research and Independent Study I (3-0-3)
  Chem 492H Research and Independent Study II ? Honors (3-0-3)
THIRD YEAR
1st Semester: chem235,ss201[f1],{Elective;Lit/Hist/Phil/STS:GUR;3-0-3},chem480,chem473,{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3}
  Chem 235Physical Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  SS 201Economics (3-0-3)
  Elective (Lit/Hist/Phil/STS:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Chem 480Instrumental Analysis (0-4-2)
  Chem 473Biochemistry (3-0-3)
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
2nd Semester: chem340,chem336,chem235a,math225[p1],{chem412|r160:413},{Elective;Capstone Seminar HSS491 Honors:GUR;3-0-3},r120:102
  Chem 340Chemistry and Engineering of Materials (3-0-3)
  Chem 336Physical Chemistry III (3-0-3)
  Chem 235APhysical Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
 * Math 225Survey of Probability and Statistics (1-0-1)
 Chem 412Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3) or
 R160:413Inorganic Chemistry (3)
  Elective (Capstone Seminar HSS491 Honors:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  R120:102General Biology II (3-3-4)

Electives
†Basic Social Science GUR: Three Credits of the basic science requirements must be taken in economics; acceptable  courses are SS 201, Econ 265 or Econ 266.The remaining 3 Credits may be satisfied by HSS 202, STS 257 or STS 258. Student also may take approved introductory courses in basic sciences at Rutgers-Newark to fulfill this requirements.

Capstone Seminar in Humanities and Social Sciences GUR: All students enrolled in the honors college take one from HSS 491H-HSS 499H.

Lit/Hist/Phil/STS GUR: Students must take one 300 level course from any of the following fields: literature, history, philosophy; or science, technology, and society (STS); or an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Open Elective in Humanities and Social Science GUR: Students make take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: English (Eng); History (Hist); literature (Lit); philosophy (Phil); science, technology, and society (STS); social science (SS); or Theater (Thtr). Students also ma satisfy this requirement with Architectural history IV (Arch) or by taking an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Cultural History GUR: Take two course (6 credits) from among HSS 211, HSS 212, HSS 213 and 200-level history course at Rutgers-Newark.

Management GUR: Students take IE 492 or Mgmt 390 or AS 333, which is acceptable only for students taking the aerospace option. Students enrolled in a dual degree program between architecture and management may take HRM 601 to fulfill this requirement.

Refer to the General University Requirement section of the NJIT web site for further information on electives.

*  Students must take a special section of Math 225 for chemcial or chemistry majors, in conjunction with Chem 235A
 
 


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