Chemistry Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education

The Bachelor of Science program in chemistry with inclusive adolescence education prepares students for the initial certification requirements of the New York State Department of Education for Adolescence Education. Students who have completed all baccalaureate requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in each required course of their certification program, who have demonstrated professional competence, and who have successfully completed the New York State teacher certification examinations will be eligible for initial certification.

Graduates of this program are also prepared for advanced studies in chemistry, or employment in chemical laboratories.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing courses in CAS at Nazareth College will communicate effectively through critical reading, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will demonstrate the ability to communicate the concepts and results of experiments through effective written and oral communication skills.
Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will be able to understand the objective of experiments, properly execute experiments, and accurately record and analyze results.
Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will be able to demonstrate mastery of core principles within the major sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical (SLO #1 for dept).

Core Curriculum Requirements

All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.

Chemistry Core

All students majoring in a program of the Department of Chemistry take the following courses:

CHM.Q 140 - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem Credits: 3
CHM.Q 140L - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Lab Credits: 1
CHM 225 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 226L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 245 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 246L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHM 253L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHM 254L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
CHM 360 - Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 360L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
BCH 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
BCH 421L - Biochemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
MTH.Q 113 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MTH 212 - PII Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus Credits: 3
PHY.Q 207 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 3
PHY.Q 203L - General Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1
PHY 208 - PII Introductory Physics II Credits: 3
PHY 204L - PII General Physics Lab II Credits: 1
SCI 090 - Laboratory Safety Workshop I Credits: 0
Course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended.
SCI 091 - Laboratory Safety Workshop II Credits: 0
Online course to be taken Junior year.
SCI 120 - Introduction to Scientific Communication Credits: 2

Required Courses for Chemistry Majors with Inclusive Adolescence Education

In addition to the 55 credit core listed above, all Chemistry majors with Inclusive Adolescence Education are required to take the following:

Any science course, with a laboratory, other than CHM or PHY

CHM 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School Credits: 3
CHM 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Credits: 6

Elective Courses for Chemistry Majors with Inclusive Adolescence Education

Four credits of upper division chemistry electives are required. Two credits of laboratory are required in order to obtain American Chemical Society approval.

CHM 311 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 311L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 325 - Chemical Instrumentation Credits: 3
CHM 362 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
BCH 422 - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BCH 422L - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology and Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 435 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 437 - Thermodynamics of Drug Design Credits: 3
CHM 447 - Selected Topics in Chemistry Credits: 1 to 3
CLS 301 - Clinical Chemistry Credits: 3
CLS 305 - Clinical Blood Banking Credits: 3
SCI 250 - Introduction to Science Research Credits: 2
SCI 450 - Advanced Scientific Research Credits: 2

Chemistry Senior Experience

This course seeks to integrate the technical aspects of chemistry with the ability to communicate scientific information effectively. To achieve this goal, students are assigned a topic of current scientific interest that combines chemistry with other disciplines in order to answer some fundamental question. Students demonstrate their ability to independently research and communicate their findings in a professional manner to an audience of their peers and faculty.

SCI 420 - Advanced Scientific Communication Credits: 2

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must complete three credits in a Modern Foreign Language.

Required Courses for Inclusive Adolescence Education

See Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Adolescence Education for course requirements.

Note - students who are majoring in a Foreign Language with Inclusive Adolescence Education complete their study abroad semester in spring of the sophomore year.

Sample Program for Chemistry Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
ACS 101 Academic and College Success	1	SCI 120 Introduction to Scientific Communication	2
First Year Seminar (FYS) PEQ (1)	3	CHM 225 Analytical Chemistry /CHM 226L	4
CHM.Q 140 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem /CHM.Q 140L PEQ (2)	4	ENGW 102 Argument and Research	3
CHM 155 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Workshop	0	MTH 212 PII Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus	3
ENGW 101 Exposition	3	PEQ (4)	3
MTH.Q 113 Calculus I PEQ (3)	3
SCI 090 Laboratory Safety Workshop I	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	14	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I /CHM 253L	4	CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II /CHM 254L	4
CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry	0	CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry	0
PHY.Q 207 Introductory Physics I /PHY.Q 203L	4	PHY 208 PII Introductory Physics II /PHY 204L	4
PHY 209 Physics Workshop for Algebra-Based Physics Courses	0	PHY 209 Physics Workshop for Algebra-Based Physics Courses	0
Science course plus Lab* (not Chemistry or Physics) Required only for students pursuring General Science Certification	4	PEQ (6)	3
PEQ (5)	3	PEQ (7)	3
		SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17

JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
SCI 091 Laboratory Safety Workshop II	0	CHM 245 Inorganic Chemistry /CHM 246L or CHM 360 Physical Chemistry /CHM 360L	4
BCH 421 Biochemistry I /BCH 421L	4	LST 301 PII Language and Literacy Development	3
ADOL 030 Orientation for Professional Semester	0	CHM 457 Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School	3
PEQ (8)	3	EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop	0
Modern Foreign Language (lab may be required)	4	EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)	0
ADOL 410 Principles of Teaching Learning and Assessment for Diverse Secondary Learners	3	Integrative Studies (IS) - 2	3
Integrative Studies (IS) -1	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	13

SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR Required for Students Seeking Inclusive Certification (Summer Tuition Required)
ADIN 440 Foundations of Teaching Secondary Students With Disabilities	3	ADIN 441 Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners	3

SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
ADOL 476 Motivation and Management	2	CHM 245 Inorganic Chemistry /CHM 246L or CHM 360 Physical Chemistry /CHM 360L	4
ADOL 477 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners	3	SCI 420 Advanced Scientific Communication	2
ADOL 478 Reflective Seminar	2	CHM xxx advanced Chemistry elective	4
CHM 479 Student Teaching Middle School and High School	6	Integrative Studies (IS) - 3	3
		CME 050 Core Milestone Experience	0
		ADOL 480 Adolescent Development and Youth Culture in School & Community	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	13	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	16
**Notes* NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Eligibility for student teaching requires that students have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher Bachelor of Science programs require a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits.

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