program description

the department of chemistry and biochemistry offers programs that are certified by the american chemical society and that emphasize modern areas in chemistry and biochemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. the curriculum for the bachelor of science degree in chemistry provides basic education in chemistry with sufficient breadth and flexibility to allow students to enter a variety of chemistry-related careers. several curricular options are available, each of which is career- and employment-directed. employment opportunities are extensive. for example, at least 36 percent of the research and development workforce in the united states have degrees in chemistry, more than any other discipline. the different options allow the student to emphasize his or her personal choices in course selection.

chemistry (professional) option

this option includes a central core of chemistry courses that, together with technical electives, allows the students to prepare for careers in chemistry or related fields such as medicine, patent law, chemical industry, or science writing. students interested in the more quantitative and physical aspects of chemistry may wish to include additional mathematics and/or physics courses. this option is certified by the american chemical society. students electing this option will be well prepared both for graduate study and for immediate employment in industry, government, or business.