Degree Requirements - Department of Chemistry/Physics

B.A. DEGREE - CHEMISTRY OPTION: GENERAL

This program is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in the various fields of chemistry and for positions in the chemical and related industries.
GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS 44-45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research & Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY & INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
HUMANITIES 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus ## 3
PHYS 2095 Physics I 4
PHYS 2096 Physics II 4
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2-3
ID 1010 Leisure & Rec in Multicultural Society    
OR
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
OR
Physical Education 2

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 13
MATH 2411 Calculus I### 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II 3    
MATH 3451 Calculus III 3
PHYS 2097 Physics III 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 45
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 2491 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 2583 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec I (WE) 2
CHEM 2584 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec II 2
CHEM 3284 Instr Meth of Analysis (WE) 4
CHEM 3381 Physical Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 3382 Physical Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 3383 Physical Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 3384 Physical Chemistry Lab II 2
CHEM 4481 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3

MAJOR/ GE CAPSTONE COURSE
CHEM 4908 Seminar in Chemistry 3

FREE ELECTIVES 21-22
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# Students eligible to take MATH 1054 Precalculus based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1000 and take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
## Students eligible to take MATH 2411 Calculus I based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054. In that case, MATH 2411 will fulfill the Distribution Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
### Students eligible to take MATH 2412 Calculus II may take that course in place of MATH 2411. In that case, MATH 2412 and MATH 3451 will fulfill the Concentration Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE - CHEMISTRY OPTION: PREPROFESSIONAL

The following program is designed for students planning to apply to medical or dental schools. Since many medical schools prefer a core of courses in the humanities, students are advised to consult the catalogs of medical schools to which they will apply and to select courses with departmental advisement which will insure meeting entrance requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS 44-45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research & Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY & INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
HUMANITIES 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas: 3
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus ## 3
PHYS 2095 Physics I 4
PHYS 2096 Physics II 4
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2-3
ID 1010 Leisure & Rec in Multicultural Society    
OR
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
OR
Physical Education 2

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 21
MATH 2411 Calculus I ### 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II 3
MATH 3451 Calculus III 3
PHYS 2097 Physics III 4
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Org. & Pop 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 35
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 2583 Org. Chemistry Lab and Rec I (WE) 2
CHEM 2584 Org. Chemistry Lab and Rec II    2
CHEM 3284 Instr Meth of Analysis (WE) 4
CHEM 3381 Physical Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 3581 Biochemistry 3

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
CHEM 4908 Seminar in Chemistry 3

FREE ELECTIVES 23-24
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level).

TOTAL 124

# Students eligible to take MATH 1054 Precalculus based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1000 and take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
## Students eligible to take MATH 2411 Calculus I based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054. In that case, MATH 2411 will fulfill the Distribution Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
### Students eligible to take MATH 2412 Calculus II may take that course in place of MATH 2411. In that case, MATH 2412 and MATH 3451 will fulfill the Concentration Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE - CHEMISTRY OPTION: TECHNICAL SALES AND MARKETING OPTION

This program is designed to prepare students for employment at the interface between sales and marketing, and research and development.  The curriculum is an amalgamation of courses from science and mathematics with those from business.  Students should choose this option if they want the scientific background of a major in chemistry, but have career goals related to the sale and marketing of technical products or services.
GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS 44-45
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research & Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY & INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
HUMANITIES 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Foreign Languages 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus ## 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2-3
ID 1010 Leisure & Rec in Multicultural Society    
OR
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
OR
Physical Education 2

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 35
MATH 2411 Calculus I###    3
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Org. & Pop 4
COMM 3590 Business & Professional Presentation 3
ECO 2120 Business Statistics 3
MGS 2030 Principles of Management 3
MKT 2500 Principles of Marketing 3
MKT 3430 Advertising & Marketing Communication 3
MKT 3510 Consumer Behavior 3
(SELECT TWO MKT COURSES
FROM BELOW)
MKT 4230 Advertising Campaigns 3
MKT 3550 Marketing Research 3
MKT 3640 Sales Management 3
MKT 3690 Business to Business Marketing 3
MKT 3660 Service Marketing 3
MKT 4500 Seminar in Marketing Strategy 3

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 37
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 2491 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 2583 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec I (WE) 2
CHEM 2584 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec II 2
CHEM 3284 Instr Meth of Analysis (WE) 4
CHEM 3581 Biochemistry 3
CHEM 3901 Independent Chem Res l 2

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
CHEM 4908 Seminar in Chemistry 3

FREE ELECTIVES 7-8
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# Students eligible to take MATH 1054 Precalculus based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1000 and take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
## Students eligible to take MATH 2411 Calculus I based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054. In that case, MATH 2411 will fulfill the Distribution Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.
### Students eligible to take MATH 2412 Calculus II may take that course in place of MATH 2411. In that case, MATH 2412 and MATH 3451 will fulfill the Concentration Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 124 S.H.

B.A. DEGREE - CHEMISTRY OPTION: CHEMISTRY TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Students choosing this (K-12) option must make a formal application for admission to the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education (EMSE) Department. Prior to taking education courses, all prerequisites must be met. See the description under the College of Education.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 45
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research & Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY & INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas: 3
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
PSY 1000 General Psychology 3
SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology 3
OR
ANTH 1800 Cultural Anthropology 3
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 11
* MATH 1054 Precalculus ## 3
PHYS 2095 Physics I 4
PHYS 2096 Physics II 4

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
*Required Distribution Course

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 27
MATH 2411 Calculus I ### 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II 3
MATH 3451 Calculus III 3
PHYS 2097 Physics III 4
PSY 2110 Psy of Adolescence 3
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
ID 2955 Disabled Pers in Amer Soc 3
Select one of the following courses:
GEOL 1200 Intro Geology 4
OR
METR 1300 Intro Meteorology 4
OR
ASTR 1000 Intro Astronomy 4
OR
OCEN 2400 Intro Oceanography 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE  REQUIREMENTS 36
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 2583 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec I (WE) 2
CHEM 2584 Org. Chemistry Lab & Rec II 2
CHEM 3284 Instr. Methods of Analysis (WE) 4
CHEM 3381 Physical Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 3581 Biochemistry 3
CHEM 3901 Independent Chemistry Research I 1

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
CHEM 4908 Seminar in Chemistry 3

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 27
Sophomore Level
EMSE 2801 Intro Field Experience K-12 3
Junior Level
EDUC 3000 Curriculum Eval. & Learner 3
EDUC 3401 Language Arts/Reading K-12 3
EMSE 3230 Science Education K-12 3
EMSE 3801 Field Exp Subj Area K-12 2
EMSE 3903 Eng Lang Learn in Amer Soc 1
Senior Level
EMSE 4811 Prof Intern/Subj Area K-12 9
Professional/GE Capstone
EDUC 4000 Teacher and Classroom 3

TOTAL 135

# Students eligible to take MATH 1054 Precalculus based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1000 and take an additional three credits as Free Electives to total 133 S.H. Students in teacher preparation programs must take the three credits in a liberal arts discipline.
## Students eligible to take MATH 2411 Calculus I based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054. In that case, MATH 2411 will fulfill the Distribution Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits as Free Electives to total 133 S.H. Students in teacher preparation programs must take the three credits in a liberal arts discipline.
### Students eligible to take MATH 2412 Calculus II may take that course in place of MATH 2411 and take an additional three credits as Free Electives to total 133 S.H. Students in teacher preparation programs must take the three credits in a liberal arts discipline.

B.S. DEGREE - CHEMISTRY OPTION: EXPANDED (ACS CERTIFIED)

For students who plan to enter professional careers immediately after graduation or who plan to undertake graduate study, the American Chemical Society (ACS) requires a curriculum for professional training that includes a series of advanced courses. The curriculum for this option is based upon the ACS guidelines. Students completing this program are certified by the ACS and may become members of the ACS immediately upon graduation. Students desiring to complete the expanded option should consult the department chairperson.
GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS 32
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 Algebra for College Students # 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research & Technology 3

DISCIPLINARY & INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
HUMANITIES 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from below:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from below:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 7
* MATH 1054 Precalculus ## 3
PHYS 2095 Physics I 4

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 17
MATH 2411 Calculus I ### 3
MATH 2412 Calculus II 3    
MATH 3451 Calculus III 3
PHYS 2096 Physics II 4
PHYS 2097 Physics III 4

MAJOR AND CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS 57
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 2491 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 2583 Organic Chemistry Lab/ Rec I (WE) 2
CHEM 2584 Organic Chemistry Lab/Rec II 2
CHEM 3284 Instr. Methods of Analysis(WE) 4
CHEM 3381 Physical Chemistry Lec I 3
CHEM 3382 Physical Chemistry Lec II 3
CHEM 3383 Physical Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 3384 Physical Chemistry Lab II 2
CHEM 3581 Biochemistry 3
CHEM 4481 Adv. Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 4483 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 3
4000 level Chemistry lab course 3
One 4000 level lecture courses in Chemistry, Physics, Math, or Earth Sciences 3

MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
CHEM 4908 Seminar in Chemistry 3

FREE ELECTIVES 18
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)

TOTAL 124

# Students eligible to take MATH 1054 Precalculus based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1000 and take an additional three credits as Free Electives to total 128 S.H.
## Students eligible to take MATH 2411 Calculus I based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054. In that case, MATH 2411 will fulfill the Distribution Requirement and the student may take an additional three credits in Free Electives to total 128 S.H.
### Students eligible to take MATH 2412 Calculus II may take that course in place of MATH 2411. In that case, MATH 2412 and MATH 3451 will fulfill the Concentration Requirements and the student must take an additional three credits as Free Electives to total 128 S.H.

CHEMISTRY MINOR

REQUIRED COURSES
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
and either:

CHEM 2491 Inorganic Chemistry 3 (PR CHEM 1084 and MATH 2411)
OR
CHEM 2283 Quantitative Methods of Analysis 4 (CHEM 1084)

At least 7 credits of upper level Chemistry courses (CHEM 3000-4000 level courses)


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