The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
provides students with the academic basis for careers in biochemistry,
food science, forensic science, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical
chemistry, and other scientific fields. It also prepares students for
graduate work in chemistry or in the other sciences. Chemistry majors
acquire important skills and methods for scientific research, analysis,
and synthesis. This course of study also relates the usefulness of chemistry
to other scientific disciplines.
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry requires
eight credits in a language.
Chemistry Minor
A minor in Chemistry is available and requires students to take 20 credits
of course work, including Principles of Chemistry I and II, Organic
Chemistry I and II, and one elective.