Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Secondary Education Option, B.S.

Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Tracks)

This degree includes a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional fields to build a broad based curriculum. Combining this degree with a minor or second major prepares students for a laboratory positions and a variety of career opportunities that include: with business - technical sales; with engineering - chemical industry; with biology or geology - environmental studies or industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school - patent law; with education - middle school or high school teaching.

Upon completion of the following degree tracks the student will have acquired:

• competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry;
• the ability to carry out experimental protocols and analyze and interpret data;
• the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations;
• proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry;
• adequate preparation to compete successfully in a science-related career or entering professional school;
• an understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.

Requirement

Total: 120 Hours

General Restrictions: Students are allowed only one D in the courses used to satisfy the major. A maximum of 3 hours of research is allowed in the degree program. Must complete 6 hours of 3000/4000 level DSW courses where at least one is a chemistry course.

CHEM 2086 requires a student to serve as a chemistry workshop leader or a laboratory assistant at least for one semester.

** The following courses are not allowed as Chemistry electives: CHEM 3100, CHEM 3130, CHEM 3140, CHEM 4083. CHEM 4086 may be used to fullfill one CHEM elective.