The College of New Jersey
Department of Chemistry
Overview- 2011
who we are
Faculty
Heba Abourahma John Allison
Benny Chan
Don Hirsh
Michelle Bunagan
Jinmo Huang
Lynn Bradley
David Hunt Stephanie Sen
New Additions – Fall, 2010:
Danielle Guarracino
Abby O’Connor
Faculty Areas of Expertise
Abourahma – Organic; Materials Science
Allison – Analytical; Forensic Science
Bunagan – Physical; Biophysical Science
Bradley – Organic; Synthetic Methods
Chan – Inorganic; Materials Science
Hirsh – Physical; Biophysical Chemistry
Huang – Analytical; Separation Science
Hunt – Organic; Medicinal Chemistry
Sen – Biochemistry; Bio-organic Chemistry
Guarracino – Biochemistry
O’Connor – Organometallic Chemistry
Support Staff
Ms. Joyce Gaiser
Department Secretary
Mr. Leon Duminiak
Ms. Pamela Schmierer
Stockroom Manager
Instrumentation
Coordinator
Degrees offered
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ACS certified BS degree
 Conforms to all requirements set by the
American Chemical Society
Non-ACS certified BS degree
 Offers more flexibility, for those interested in
other areas of specialization (e.g., biology,
education, business), transfer students, etc.
Specialization in Forensic Chemistry option
The Transformed Chemistry Curriculum
(BS ACS Certified Track) as of 3/10
FALL
SPRING
FRESHMAN
CHE 201 General Chemistry I CHE 202 General Chemistry II
FALL
CHE 099 OrientationSPRING
to Chemistry
MAT 128 Calculus B]
[MAT 127 Calculus A]
[PHY 202 Physics II]
FRESHMAN
[PHY 201 Physics I]
Academic Writing (if required)
CHEFSP
2011XX
General
I
CHE 202 General Chemistry II
FirstChemistry
Year Seminar
CHE 099 Orientation to Chemistry
MAT 128 Calculus B]
[MAT 127 Calculus A]
[PHY 202 Physics II]
SOPHOMORE
[PHY
201 Physics I]
Academic Writing (if required)
FSP 1XX First Year Seminar
CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
CHE 310 Analytical ChemistryCHE 371 Quantum Chemistry
CHECHE
331 316
Organic
Chemistry ISeminar
CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
Sophomore
SOPHOMORE
CHE 310 Analytical Chemistry
CHE 316 Sophomore Seminar
CHE 371 Quantum Chemistry*
JUNIOR
We offer specialized
freshman,
sophomore,
and junior seminar
classes
All of our core
classes
have a laboratory
component
JUNIOR
CHE 372 Chemical Thermodynamics
CHE 451 Inorganic Chemistry—Structure and
CHE 372 Chemical Thermodynamics
CHE 451 Inorganic Chemistry—Structure and Bonding
Bonding
CHE 410 Instrumental Analysis
CHE 430 Biochemistry
Instrumental
Analysis
CHE 430 Biochemistry
CHECHE
317 410
Junior
Seminar
CHE 317 Junior Seminar
SENIOR
SENIOR
Laboratory Elective II
CHE 318 Senior Seminar
CHE 452 Inorganic Chemistry—Reactions
Advanced Laboratory Elective I
and Mechanisms
Advanced Laboratory Elective II
The asterisk indicates that this course has prerequisites of Physics II and Calc B, and will be strictly enforced starting Spring of 2006.
Those courses listed in BOLD have a prerequisite of CHE 372.
The advanced lab
elective can be
research
Fall, 2010 – New Curriculum
(B.S. – non-ACS Certified)
FALL
SPRING
FRESHMAN
CHE 201 General Chemistry I
CHE 099 Orientation to Chemistry
[MAT 127 Calculus A]
[PHY 201 Physics I]
FSP 1XX First Year Seminar
CHE 202 General Chemistry II
MAT 128 Calculus B]
[PHY 202 Physics II]
Academic Writing (if required)
SOPHOMORE
CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 310 Analytical Chemistry
CHE 316 Sophomore Seminar
CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
JUNIOR
CHE 371 Quantum Chemistry
CHE 317 Junior Seminar
CHE 372 ChemicalThermodynamics
CHE 430 Biochemistry
SENIOR
CHE 451 Inorganic Chemistry—
Structure and Bonding
Advanced Elective I (w/ or w/o lab)
Instrumental
analysis (CHE
410),
Inorganic II (CHE
452) not required
Advanced Elective II (w/ or w/o lab)
The advanced
lab elective
can be research
Elective Courses
• We offer a diverse group of advanced
courses which prepare the student for
graduate study:
– Heterocyclic Chemistry
– Medicinal Chemistry
– Organic Reaction Mechanisms
– Biomolecule Analysis
– Advanced Organometallic Chemistry
– Materials Science
– Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry
Opportunities for mentored research
TCNJ MUSE Program
 Mentored Undergraduate Summer
Experience
 An eight-week summer residential
research experience
 Competitive selection process
Undergraduate Academic
Summer Internships
(largely NSF-REU programs)
University of Connecticut
University of Pittsburgh
University of Arizona
University of Rochester
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Kansas (Medicinal Chemistry)
Syracuse University
Ohio State University
California State University – Fullerton
Clemson University
Trinity College (Connecticut)
Boston University
Recent Industrial/Government
Summer Internships
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Sanofi-Aventis R&D (Medicinal Chemistry)
Bristol-Myers Squibb (Process Chemistry)
Boehringer Ingleheim (Process Chemistry)
NJ State Police Crime Laboratory (Forensic Chemistry)
Ligand Pharmaceutical (Medicinal Chemistry)
Union County (NJ) Prosecutor’s Office
Ciba (Analytical Chemistry)
Merck (Medicinal and Process Chemistry)
FBI in Quantico, VA (Forensic Science)
Roche Labs (Medicinal Chemistry)
Colgate Palmolive (Personal Care)
Johnson & Johnson (Diagnostics)
NIST (Physical Chemistry)
“Research can be the most rewarding
aspect of an undergraduate chemistry
degree. Students grow both professionally
and personally in ways that are not
possible through traditional classroom and
laboratory classes.”
American Chemical Society,
Committee on Professional Training
Faculty have published 26 papers (many with student
co-authors) in peer-reviewed journals
since 2005
Students present their research at local, regional, and national meetings
Celebration of student achievement
National ACS meetings
Student Groups – SCA & GSE
Students in the Department participate in a variety of social activities
TCNJ Students Successfully Pursue
Ph.D. degrees at some of the Best Universities
Harvard University
UCLA
Princeton University
Yale University
Duke University
Cornell University
Penn State University
University of Notre Dame
University of California; Berkeley, Irvine, Davis, L.A. University of Virginia
University of Pittsburgh
University of Illinois
Rutgers University
University of Rochester
Boston College
University of Maryland
University of Texas, Austin
Michigan State University
University of Minnesota
University of California, San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
SUNY – Stony Brook
City University of New York
Lehigh University
Scripps Institute (La Jolla)
Florida State University
Emory University
Johns Hopkins
University of Indiana
University of Florida
Syracuse University
University of Chicago
Colorado State University
University of Colorado
University of Wisconsin
University of Michigan
Texas A&M
Ohio State University
University of Delaware
George Washington University
Graduate schools actively recruit TCNJ students!
Schools attended by 2010 chemistry graduates in red
Other Career Paths
Teaching
Industry
Freehold Regional High School
Midas Pharmaceuticals
Mahwah High School
Int’l Flavors and Fragrances
Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Bristol Myers Squibb
North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School
Nutley High School
Cherry Hill High School
Health - Professional Programs
Law Schools
MD/Ph.D. Program, Mount Sinai
MD Program, Robert Wood Johnson
Rutgers
UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine
George Washington
UMDNJ Dental School
Maryland
University of Connecticut Dental School
Columbia University Dental School
MD/Ph.D. Program, Thomas Jefferson University
MD/Ph.D. Program, University of Iowa
Ph.D. Program, Harvard School of Public Health
MSN Program, Northeastern University
Class of 2010 Highlights
Chemistry Majors
• 30 ACS Certified graduates
• Of these, 19 (63%; national average = 30%) are
attending graduate school, medical school, or
dental school
• Of those applying to medical school as chemistry
majors – 100% acceptance rate over the past 6
years!
• 4 Seniors - Elected to Phi Beta Kappa (3 as juniors)
• >95% job placement rate directly upon graduation
(historically 100% within a year)
Recent TCNJ Student Honors
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Goldwater Scholars: Mike Green (2005); Jennifer Urban (2010)
American Crystallographic Society National Meeting Travel Grant: Devon Cocuzza,
Jennnifer Urban (2010)
Anne Szklarski – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Poster Prize
(2007)
American Crystallographic Society AIP Undergraduate Poster Prize: Jennnifer Urban
(2010)
Emily Cherney –National Science Foundation - REU Chemistry Leadership Group
Travel Award (2007); Merck Women in Chemistry National Scholarship Winner
(2009); NSF graduate Fellowship (2010)
Xi-Jun Chen – Sanofi-Aventis Award in Organic Chemistry (2007)
Recipients of the Sanofi-Aventis Award in Organic Chemistry Research (Maryll
Geherty, Emily Cherney - 2007; Jenna Klubnick, Artie Carminucci - 2008)
American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Chemistry Major: Emily Cherney (2007);
Mike Rosana (2008); Ashley Tomasello (2010)
Merck/AAAS Summer Research Fellowships - Erica Tabakin (2007, 2008); Lyndsay
Wood (2009)
National Starch Summer Research Fellows (2008) - Kate Davis, Joe Macor
Phi Beta Kappa: Xi-Jun Chen, Emily Cherney (2007); Sara Davis, Jenna Klubnick,
Mike Rosana, Brittany Speer, Steven Wisniewski (2008); Alex Fuchs, Jason Krizan,
Maureen Mulhern, Joseph Sarhan (2009); Mike Nardone (2010)
Forensic Chemistry Specialization
Accompanies B.S. in Chemistry
To complete the requirement:
2 Criminal Justice Courses
2 Forensic Chemistry Courses
Research or Internship Experience
Note – students can take any of the
courses without completing the
specialization
TCNJ students who graduated with
a BS in Chemistry/Forensic
Chemistry Specialization are now
at, for example:
Graduate Schools
PhD Programs (e.g. University of Delaware)
MS Programs (e.g. Drexel University, George Washington U)
Government Labs
FBI
Secret Service
Homeland Security
Corporate Labs
Merck
Bristol –Myers Squibb
Bottom Line –
Creating a Unique Transcript/Resume/
Graduate
TCNJ Students can list
Unique Advanced Courses (Mass Spectrometry, Medicinal
Chemistry)
Internships
Research Experiences
Publications/Presentations at National Meetings
Practical Experience in Using Equipment/
Analytical Instrumentation
Minors, Specializations, Self-Designed Majors
References (who know them!)
TCNJ Students have been successful in industry, government, and
graduate school positions, so we generate students of “known quality”
CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY
BEGIN AT TCNJ