Faculty
Mohammad J. Akhtar, Lecturer and Director of General Chemistry Laboratories, Ph.D., University of the Pacific: Kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
John M. Alexander, Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Reactions between complex nuclei.
Jacob Bigeleisen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley: Chemistry of isotopes.
Benjamin Chu, Distinguished Professor, Ph.D., Cornell University: Light-scattering spectroscopy; X-ray scattering; polymer physics; colloid science, DNA electrophoresis; biomedical applications.
Dale G. Drueckhammer, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Texas A and M University: Enzyme catalysis in the synthesis of organic and biological compounds; elucidation of enzyme reaction mechanisms; design, synthesis, and evaluation of enzyme inhibitors.
Frank W. Fowler, Professor, Ph.D., University of Colorado: Synthetic chemistry.
Joanna S. Fowler, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., University of Colorado: organic synthesis with short-lived positron-emitting isotopes; PET imaging; neuroscience; drug mechanisms.
Nancy Goroff, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles: Non-natural organic compounds and their properties; organic materials.
Clare Grey, Professor, D.Phil., University of Oxford: Materials chemistry; solid-state NMR spectroscopy; catalysis.
Albert Haim, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Southern California: Kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions. Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1981. Recipient of the Stony Brook Alumni Association’s Outstanding Professor Award, 1994.
David M. Hanson, Professor, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology: Physical chemistry; learning theory and practice.
Jason Hofstein, Lecturer and Director of Intermediate Chemistry Laboratories, Ph.D., Stony Brook University: Organic and physical chemistry; optical molecular spectroscopy; undergraduate laboratory curriculum development.
Benjamin S. Hsiao, Professor, Ph.D.,University of Connecticut: Fundamentals of structure, morphology, property and processing relationships in polymers; nanocomposites and biomaterials.
Takanobu Ishida, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Chemistry of stable isotopes; isotope separation; electrochemistry.
Philip M. Johnson, Professor, Ph.D., Cornell University: Optical molecular spectroscopy.
Marjorie Kandel, Lecturer and Director of Advanced Chemistry Laboratories, M.S., Indiana University: Organic chemistry; laboratory curriculum development. Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1996, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1996
Robert C. Kerber, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University: Chemical education. Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1986, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1986.
Alexei Khokhlov, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., Moscow State University: Physical chemistry of polyelectrolytes and ionomers; polymer physics.
Stephen A. Koch, Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Synthetic chemistry, inorganic, bioinorganic, and solid-state chemistry.
Roy Lacey, Professor, Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook: Nuclear chemistry. Recipient of the State University President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1998.
Joseph W. Lauher, Professor, Ph.D., Northwestern University: Structural chemistry; crystallography. Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1990, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1990.
William J. Ie Noble, Professor, Ph.D., University of Chicago: Chemistry of highly compressed solutions; stereochemistry.
James F. Marecek, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University: Chemical synthesis.
Andreas Mayr, Professor, Ph.D., University of Munich: Synthesis, reactivity, and physical properties of transition metal compounds; metal-carbon multiple bonds; molecular materials.
Michelle M. Millar, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Transition metal chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry.
Marshall D. Newton, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., Harvard University: Theoretical chemistry; prediction and analysis of molecular structure and energetics; analysis of charge transfer kinetics.
Iwao Ojima, Distinguished Professor, Ph.D., University of Tokyo: Synthetic, organometallic, and medicinal chemistry.
Kathlyn Parker, Professor, Ph.D., Stanford University: Organic synthesis; synthetic methods; natural products, non-natural nucleosides; designed enzyme inhibitors; molecular tools for biochemistry.
Fernando O. Raineri, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires, Argentina: Solvent effects on electron transfer reactions; equilibrium and nonequilibrium solvation; thermodynamics, structure and dynamics of liquids and solutions.
Daniel P. Raleigh, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Biological chemistry; protein structure and protein-ligand interactions using NMR.
Nicole S. Sampson, Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley: Bioorganic chemistry; mechanistic enzymology, chemical biology.
Robert F. Schneider, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Columbia University: Chemical education. Recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2002, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2002.
Trevor Sears, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., Southampton University, U.K.: Molecular spectroscopy and dynamics of chemically reactive species.
Carlos Simmerling, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago: Development of new algorithms and programs for simulation of large biomolecular systems; development of tools for the visualization and analysis of the data generated by such calculations.
Richard Solo, Adjunct Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley: Gas phase kinetics.
Charles S. Springer, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Ph.D., Ohio State University: Nuclear magnetic resonance, with emphasis on living systems.
George Stell, Distinguished Professor, Ph.D., New York University: Molecular theory of fluids; transport and thermodynamic properties of fluids.
Arthur Suits, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley: Physical chemistry; chemical reaction dynamics.
Peter Tonge, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Birmingham, England: Biological chemistry and enzyme mechanisms; quantitating substrate strain in enzyme-substrate complexes using vibrational spectroscopy; rational drug design.
Jin Wang, Adjunct Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Theoretical biophysics and biophysical chemistry; protein folding; molecular recognition; biomolecular reaction dynamics; single molecules.
Michael G. White, Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley: chemical physics, chemistry and dynamics at surfaces.
Arnold Wishnia, Associate Professor, Ph.D., New York University: Physical chemistry of proteins; magnetic resonance imaging.
Stanislaus S. Wong, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Harvard University: Biophysical chemistry; materials science; physical, chemical, and biological applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology.; surface chemistry and reactivity; probe and electron microscopies.

Affiliated Faculty
Francis Johnson, Pharmacological Sciences
Franco P. Jona, Materials Science and Engineering
Erwin London, Biochemistry
John B. Parise, Earth and Space Sciences

Teaching Assistants
Estimated number: 54

1. CHE 131, 132 General Chemistry I, II
   or CHE 141, 142 Honors Chemistry I, II
2. CHE 133, 134 General Chemistry Lab I, II
   or CHE 143, 144 Honors Chemistry Laboratory I, II
3. CHE 301, 302 Physical Chemistry I, II
4. CHE 303 Solution Chemistry Laboratory
5. CHE 321, 322 Organic Chemistry I, II
   or CHE 331, 332 Honors Organic Chemistry I, II
6. CHE 375 Inorganic Chemistry I
7. CHE 383 Introductory Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
8. CHE 385 Tools of Chemistry
9. MAT 131, 132 Calculus I, II (See note 1 for possible substitutions)
10. AMS 210 Applied Linear Algebra
    or MAT 211 Linear Algebra (see note 1 for possible substitutions)
11. PHY 131/133, 132/134 Classical Physics I, II and labs (See note 2 for possible substitutions)

1. Chemical Science Option
   • CHE 304 Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory
   • CHE 357 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Laboratory
   • CHE 384 Intermediate Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
   • CHE 482 Senior Laboratory Projects in Chemistry
     or CHE 496 Senior Research
   • Two electives chosen from CHE 221, 344, 345, 346, 376, PHY 251, or ESG 281
2. Biological Chemistry Option
   • CHE 384 Intermediate Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
   • One organic or inorganic chemistry elective chosen from CHE 344, 345, 346, 376, 482, or 496
   • BIO 202 Fundamentals of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology
   • BIO 361 Biochemistry I
   • BIO 310 Cell Biology
     or BIO 362 Biochemistry II
3. Chemical Physics Option
   • CHE 304 Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory
   • CHE 351 Quantum Chemistry
     or CHE 353 Chemical Thermodynamics
   • CHE 357 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Laboratory
   • MAT 205 Calculus III (See note 1 for possible substitutions)
   • PHY 251/252 Modern Physics and Laboratory
   • One elective chosen from CHE 377, PHY 262, 301, 303, or 306
4. Environmental Chemistry Option
   • CHE 304 Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory
   • CHE 310 Chemistry in Technology and the Environment
   • CHE 357 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Laboratory
   • CHE 384 Intermediate Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
   • BIO 201 Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems
     and BIO 113 Applied Ecology
   • ATM 397 Air Pollution and Its Control
5. Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry Option
   • ATM 205 Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences
   • MAR 308 Principles of Instrumental Analysis
   • MAR 333 Coastal Oceanography
   • MAR 351 Introduction to Ocean Chemistry
   • One of the following sets of courses:
     • MAR 313 Marine Biochemistry
       and MAR 410 Modeling Techniques for Marine Geochemistry
     • or ATM 305 Global Atmospheric Change
       and ATM 397 Air Pollution and Its Control

1. Alternate Mathematics Sequences
   The following alternate sequences may be substituted for major requirements or prerequisites: MAT 125, 126, 127 or 141, 142, or AMS 151, 161 for MAT 131, 132; MAT 203 or 205 for AMS 210 or MAT 211. Equivalency for MAT courses as indicated by earning the appropriate score on a placement examination will be accepted as fulfillment of the requirement without the necessity of substituting other credits.
2. Alternate Physics Sequences
   The following alternate sequences may be substituted for physics requirements or prerequisites: PHY 121/123 and PHY 122/124 or PHY 141, 142 or PHY 125, 126, 127 for PHY 131/133, 132/134.
3. Transfer Credit
   At least 12 credits of upper-division work in chemistry must be taken at Stony Brook; these must be taken in at least two of the major subdisciplines (inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry).
4. The American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training has set nationally recognized standards for professional preparation in chemistry. The Chemistry faculty recommends that students intending to pursue careers in the chemical sciences secure ACS certification along with their Bachelor of Science degree.
   In order to obtain ACS certification, students electing the chemical science option must complete CHE 346. Students electing the biological chemistry option must complete one additional elective in chemistry or a related field and the laboratories CHE 304, 357, and either CHE 482 or 496. Students electing the chemical physics or the marine and atmospheric chemistry option must complete CHE 346 and CHE 384 and either CHE 482 or CHE 496. Students electing the environmental chemistry option must complete CHE 346 and either CHE 482 or 496.
5. Additional Areas of Study
   Because knowledge of computer programming is of great value to all chemists, a course in computer programming is recommended.
   For those students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry, it is recommended that they attain a reading knowledge of German and of French or Russian.
   
   Requirements for the Major in Chemistry (CHE) (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
   Up to three chemistry courses passed with a C- may be applied to the major; all other courses offered for the major must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher, . No transferred course with a grade lower than C may be used to fulfill any major requirement.
   
   Completion of the major requires approximately 52 credits.
   
   A. Study Within the Area of Chemistry
   1. CHE 131, 132 General Chemistry
      or CHE 141, 142 Honors Chemistry
   2. CHE 133, 134 General Chemistry Lab
      or CHE 143, 144 Honors Chemistry Laboratory
   3. CHE 301, 302 Physical Chemistry I, II
   4. CHE 303 Solution Chemistry Laboratory and one additional laboratory course (304 or 384)
   5. CHE 321, 322 Organic Chemistry
      or CHE 331, 332 Honors Organic Chemistry
   6. CHE 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
      or CHE 383 Introductory Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
   7. CHE 375 Inorganic Chemistry I
   8. CHE 385 Tools of Chemistry
   
   B. Courses in Related Fields
   1. MAT 131, 132 Calculus I, II
      and AMS 210 Applied Linear Algebra
      or MAT 211 Linear Algebra (See note 1)
   2. PHY 131/133, 132/134 Classical Physics I, II and labs (See note 2)
   
   C. Upper-Division Writing Requirement
   

   Each Student majoring in chemistry must take CHE 385, Tools of Chemistry, until a satisfactory grade is achieved. The course requires several papers which are evaluated for cogency, clarity, and mechanics.

   
   
   Notes:
   1. Alternate Mathematics Sequences
      The following alternate sequences may be substituted for major requirements or prerequisites: MAT 125, 126, 127 or 141, 142, or AMS 151, 161 for MAT 131, 132; MAT 203 or 205 for AMS 210 or MAT 211. Equivalency for MAT courses as indicated by earning the appropriate score on a placement examination will be accepted as fulfillment of the requirement without the necessity of substituting other credits.
   2. Alternate Physics Sequences
      The following alternate sequences may be substituted for physics requirements or prerequisites: PHY 121/123 and 122/124 or 125, 126, 127, or 141, 142 for PHY 131/133, 132/134.
   3. Transfer Credit
      At least 12 credits of chemistry courses must be taken at Stony Brook; these must be taken in at least two of the major subdisciplines (inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry).
   
   
   Honors Program in Chemistry
   Students who have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in science and mathematics through the junior year are eligible for departmental honors in chemistry. An additional requirement for honors is the submission of a senior thesis based on research performed during the senior year. The student will be given an oral examination in May by his or her research supervisor and the undergraduate research committee. The awarding of honors requires the recommendation of this committee and is a recognition of superior performance in research and scholarly endeavors. If the student has also achieved a 3.40 cumulative grade point average in chemistry courses taken in the senior year, honors will be conferred.
   
   Chemistry Secondary Teacher Preparation Program
   See the Education and Teacher Preparation entry in the alphabetical listings of Approved Majors, Minors, and Programs.
   
   Bachelor of Science Degree/Master of Science Degree Program
   A student interested in this research-intensive graduate program, intended to prepare students for professional employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries, may apply for admission at the end of the junior year. The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at the end of the fourth year and a Master of Science in Chemistry at the end of the fifth year. During the senior year; the student is expected to take two 500-level CHE courses and begin research. In the fifth year; the student works full-time on research, earning 24 credits in CHE 599.