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Chemistry is often known as the central science, bridging the gap between the life sciences and physical science, and ranging from the very practical to the highly theoretical. It is the science of matter - its structure, its properties and how it changes.

All around us we see the discoveries of chemistry: synthetic fabrics, aspirin, penicillin and other pharmaceuticals, detergents, better fuels, plastics and more abundant food. Chemists enjoy the excitement and rewards of discovery and creation.

Career opportunities exist in research (creating new knowledge or synthesizing new chemicals) or in quality control (testing and analysis) in pharmaceuticals, petroleum, polymer and plastics, paints and adhesives, electronic materials, waste treatment, agricultural chemistry, and foods and fragrances, in addition to many other industries. Chemists are employed in hospitals, clinical, environmental control and criminology laboratories. Chemistry also occupies a pivotal role in the high-technology areas of bioinformatics, biotechnology, materials technology, ceramics, polymers and electronic materials. The Stevens program prepares you for employment with companies in these industries, and also meets the admission requirements for graduate programs in chemistry or biochemistry.

The program is based on a solid foundation in the major areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Additional courses in advanced chemistry are available in those areas in which Stevens has unique strengths, such as polymer chemistry, natural products, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, structural chemistry and instrumental analysis. Research is strongly encouraged due to its importance in preparing for a career in chemistry; it also helps develop independence in solving open-ended problems.

The Stevens chemistry program is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The course sequence for chemistry is as follows:

Freshman Year
Term I
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
Ch 115	General Chemistry I	3	0	3
Ch 117	General Chemistry Lab I	0	3	1
CS 105	Intro to Scientific Computing	2	2	3
OR
CS 115	Intro to Computer Science	3	2	4
Ma 115	Math Analysis I	3	0	3
PEP 111	Mechanics	3	0	3
PE 200	Physical Education I	0	2	1

	TOTAL	14(15)	7	17(18)

Term II
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
Ch 116	General Chemistry II	3	0	3
Ch 118	General Chemistry Lab II	0	3	1
Ch 281	Biology and Biotechnology	3	0	3
Ma 116	Math Analysis II	3	0	3
PEP 112	Electricity and Magnetism	3	0	3
PE 200	Physical Education II	0	2	1

	TOTAL	15	5	17

Sophomore Year
Term III
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
Ma 221	Differential Equations	4	0	4
Ch 381	Cell Biology	3	3	4
Ch 241	Organic Chemistry I	3	4	4
PEP 221	Physics Lab I	0	3	1
PE 200	Physical Education III	0	2	1

	TOTAL	13	12	17

Term IV
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
Mgt 244	Microeconomics	3	0	3
Ch 321	Thermodynamics	3	0	3
Ch 242	Organic Chemistry II	3	4	4
PEP 222	Physics Lab II	0	3	1
Ma 227	Multivariate Calculus	3	0	3
PE 200	Physical Education IV	0	2	1

	TOTAL	15	9	18

Junior Year
Term V
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
Ma 222	Probability & Statistics	3	0	3
Ch 421	Chemical Dynamics	3	4	4
Ch 362	Instr. Analysis I	3	4	4
PE 200	Physical Education V	0	2	1

	TOTAL	12	10	15

Term VI
		Hrs. Per Wk.
		Class	Lab	Sem.
				Cred.
Hu	Humanities	3	0	3
PEP 242	Modern Physics	3	0	3