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4 + 1 Chemistry Programs

We are please to announce the creation of two new tracks within the Chemistry major through M.S. Express Application for Students at Columbia University and Barnard College. 

Chemical Engineering

The chemistry major will enable students to complete a Masters degree in chemical engineering at Columbia in 15 months (one academic year + two summers). This major is designed to be used with the express master's program that offers students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better an expedited admissions process. To be clear, we have not changed our existing major in any way. We've simply created an additional track through the chemistry major for students with strong quantitative skills and a strong interest in chemical engineering. Copius advising both from faculty in the chemistry department at Barnard and, if helpful, faculty members in the chemical engineering department at Columbia is available. Please speak to your chemistry adviser or email the departmental chair (raustin@barnard.edu) if you have questions.

 

The following is a comparison between the traditional Chemistry Major and the new Chemical Engineering track:

STANDARD CHEMISTRY MAJOR

NEW OPTIONAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CHEM BC2001 - General Chemistry w/ lab CHEM BC2001 - General Chemistry w/ lab
CHEM BC3230 - Organic Chemistry I lecture CHEM BC3230 - Organic Chemistry I lecture
CHEM BC3231 - Organic Chemistry II CHEM BC3231 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM BC3242 - Quantitative Analysis lecture CHEM BC3242 - Quantitative Analysis lecture
CHEM BC3328 - Introductory Organic Chem lab CHEM BC3328 - Introductory Organic Chem lab
CHEM BC3333 - Modern Techniques of Organic Chem lab CHEM BC3333 - Modern Techniques of Organic Chem lab
CHEM BC3338 - Quantitative Analysis lab CHEM BC3338 - Quantitative Analysis lab
CHEM BC3271 - Inorganic Chemistry CHEN E2100 - Intro to chemical engineering 
An Elective Course Computer Science Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Applied Scientists in Python (ENGI E1006)

Two semesters of college math - we require Calc I and Calc II.

If a student has AP/IB credit for Calc I (and Calc II) they must take one to two additional math or quantitative classes, including at least one calculus class.

 Calc I, Calc II, APMA E2000 X or Y, ordinary differential equations (UN2030 or UN3027)
Two semesters of calculus-based physics Two semesters of calculus-based physics
CHEM BC3348 - Advanced Spectroscopy lab CHEM BC3348 - Advanced Spectroscopy lab
CHEM BC3252 - Thermodynamics and kinetics CHEE E3010 - Principles of chemical engineering thermodynamics (3)
CHEM BC3253 - Quantum Chemistry CHEN E4230 - Reaction kinetics and reactor design (3)
CHEM BC3358 - Advanced Synthesis Lab CHEN E3810 - Chemical engineering and applied chemistry lab
A senior capstone experience - minimum is 3599, 8 hours per week of research for one semester

A senior capstone experience - minimum is 3599, 8 hours per week of research. These is a commitment from both chemistry at Barnard and Chemical engineering at Columbia to find chemical engineering labs for students to do research in to fulfill this requirement.

 

 

 

Possible MS specialization in Biomedical Engineering:

The BME program does not require pursuing a specific program track, but current courses and suggested specializations are available in the current bulletin and on the BME website:

Pre-requisite Courses at Barnard (or equivalent) for 4+1 Pathway:

MATH UN1101 Calculus I (or equivalent)

MATH UN1102 Calculus II (or equivalent)

MATH UN1201 Calculus III (or equivalent)

*APMA E2000 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers and Applied Scientists

MATH UN2010 Linear Algebra (or equivalent)

MATH UN2030 Ordinary Differential Equations (or equivalent)

**APMA E2101 Intro to Applied Mathematics

 

COMS W1004 Intro-Computer Program in Java or Python (or equivalent)

Two semesters of calculus-based physics

 

One semester of biology. Suggested courses:

BIOL BC1500 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology AND

BIOL BC1501 Introductory Lab in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology

OR

BIOL BC1502 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology AND

and BIOL BC1503 Introductory Lab in Cell and Molecular Biology

  

***Both semesters of quantitative physiology BMEN 4001 and BMEN 4002

 

  • Upon consultation with their adviser, Biochemistry majors may substitute BMEN 4001 for CHEM BC3282.

 

*Option instead of MATH UN1201

**Option instead of MATH UN2010 and UN2030

***This is optional but highly recommended and can count towards the MS degree (if not counted towards the Barnard degree).