Student Handbook | Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry Student Handbook

Introduction

The Chemistry Department hopes that students majoring in Chemistry will find this handbook useful. Its purpose is to provide a single source of information on the opportunities and resources available at TCNJ and to outline the requirements of the major and related activities.

Because there is more to a major than just taking courses, we encourage students to become actively involved in departmental activities and time permitting, in independent research. Chemistry faculty members have diverse backgrounds and research interests, which are summarized in the handbook.

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Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Departmental Staff	5
The Department	8
Departmental Facilities Spectroscopy Chromatography (Separations) Chromatography/Spectroscopy Thermal Analysis Electrochemistry Microscopes Sample Handling Miscellaneous	10
Program Prerequisites and Placement Recommended High School Preparation AP Scores	13
Overview of the Chemistry Curriculum Bachelor of Science Degree Options ACS-certified BS Chemistry Degree ACS-certified BS Chemistry Degree, with Research BS Chemistry Degree Specializations Chemistry and Physics of Condensed Matter Specialization (CPCM) Chemistry Secondary Education Degree (CHMT) Biochemistry Self-Designed Major Pre-Health Profession Option Seven-year BS Chemistry/MD Program	14
Transferring into the Major	23
Departmental Events and Seminars	24
Program Entrance, Retention, Exit Standards, Grade Policy, Course Selection Policy, and Repeat Policy	24
Student Advising Guidelines for Effective Advisement – Making the Most Out of the Advisement Process For Students Required Registration-related Advising Sessions	26
Study Abroad	28
Research Joining a Research Group Disseminating Research Results Summer Research Programs	29
Preparation for Life After TCNJ Applying to Graduate School Selecting a School Preparation for Graduate Study in Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry Letters of Recommendation	31
Laboratory Safety & Etiquette	35
4-Year Planners	37