Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The Chemistry major offers five concentrations: the American Chemical Society Approved Professional Chemistry curriculum, the Secondary Education Certification, the Chemistry Management curriculum, the Chemical Physics curriculum and the Forensic Science curriculum.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) concentration prepares the student for graduate school or for a career in industrial or government laboratories. The ACS-approved curriculum requires Chemistry 105, 113, 114, 201, 214, 242, 323, 324, 326, 343, 344, 353, 354, 361-2, 461-2, two courses from among 402, 414 and 421, and four credits from among 491, 492 or 496; Biology 111; Mathematics 121 and 122; and Physics 200 and 201.
The Secondary Education curriculum (Chemistry Education) prepares students for high school teaching. The Secondary Education curriculum requires Chemistry 105, 113, 114, 201, 214, 242, 323, 343, 326 or 353, 361-2 and one additional chemistry course; Biology 111 and 112; Mathematics 121 and 122; Physics 200 and 201; Education 106, 151, 241, 470, 490, 497; Special Education 282; and two English courses. Education 161 or 162 is also recommended.
The Chemistry Management option is preparation for sales or management positions in chemical and related industries. The chemistry management curric-ulum requires Chemistry 105, 113, 114, 201, 214, 242, 323, 343, 326 or 353, 361-2, 461-2 and one additional chemistry course; Biology 111; Mathematics 121 and 122; Physics 200 and 201; Accounting 101; Business Administration 215, 265, 325, 333 (or 330), and 466; and Economics 101.The Chemical Physics curriculum is a foundation for work at the interface between chemistry and physics. This curriculum requires Chemistry 105, 113, 114, 201, 214, 242, 343, 344, 353, 354, 361-2, 461-2 and at least four credits from 491, 492 or 496; Mathematics 121, 122 and 222; and Physics 200, 201 and 202. Also, a minimum of three courses from the following: Chemistry 402, 414 and 421; two credits from 491, 492 or 496; Mathematics 362; or any 300- or 400-level Physics courses.
The Forensic Science curriculum introduces students to the field of forensic science, preparing them for graduate school or for a career in the laboratory. The track provides a solid background in chemistry, along with some additional courses that would be of benefit for someone interested in pursuing a career in forensic science. The Forensic Science curriculum requires Chemistry 105, 109, 110, 113, 114, 201, 214, 242, 323, 326, 343, 353, 361-2, 414 and six credits from 471, 491, 492 or 496; Biology 111, 112 and 211; Mathematics 121, 122 and 251; Physics 200 and 201; Sociology 216 and Anthropology 363.
