A.S. in Physical Sciences, Chemistry Track at HVCC to B.A. in Chemistry at Geneseo
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an A.A. in Physical Sciences, Chemistry Track at Hudson Valley Community College who plan to earn a Chemistry at SUNY Geneseo.
This pathway is intended as a planning guide and does not guarantee transfer credit. Students should consult academic advisors at both institutions.
Hudson Valley Community College – A.S. Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Total Credits: 60-64 credits
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 102 College Forum | 1 | INTD 1TR |
| CHEM 120 Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 116, CHEM 119 SUNY GE NSCI |
| ENGL 101 English Composition I | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| MATH 180 Calculus I | 4 | MATH 221 |
| PHYS 150 Physics I | 4 | PHYS 123, PHYS124 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 118, CHEM 129 |
| ENGL 102 English Composition II OR ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 | ENGL 1TR |
| MATH 190 Calculus II | 4 | MATH 222 |
| PHYS 151 Physics II | 4 | PHYS 125, 126 |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | SUNY NSCI |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 205 Analytical Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 2TR |
| CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 211 |
| Restricted Elective: SUNY GE and LASC | 3 | |
| Science or Mathematics Electives | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 213 and CHEM 216 |
| CHEM 215 Principles of Physical Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 2TR |
| Restricted Elective: SUNY GE and LASC | 3 | |
| Science or Mathematics Electives | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. in Chemistry
Total Credits Transferred: 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 25 (in major)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 324 – Principles of Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 330 – Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 331 – Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry OR CHEM 361 – Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 340 – Modern Analytical Chemistry OR CHEM 300 – Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 342 – Analytical Chemistry Laboratory OR CHEM 301 – Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 290 – Chemistry Research | 2 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 451- Current Topics in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 490- Advanced Chemistry Research Meets Integrative and Applied Learning | 2 |
| Restricted upper level Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 452- Chemistry Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Restricted upper level Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
Notes
*To earn a B.S, American Chemical Society certified, students must take:
– CHEM 300 AND CHEM 340 (see semester 6, when BA students take one OR the other (+3 credits)
– 2 additional advanced labs (+ 4 credits)
– 1 additional restricted upper level CHEM elective (+3 credits)
This can be accomplished by using OPEN ELECTIVE slots in the four semesters at Geneseo.
*Students need 120 hours to graduate. For a B.A. degree, 90 hours must be in liberal arts and sciences; for a B.S. degree, 60 hours must be in Liberal Arts and sciences.
Last Updated: 10/08/2026