Chemistry

Objectives

The Chemistry Program prepares students for professional work, graduate work or teaching in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science and environmental science. In view of the diversity of goals students bring to the study of chemistry or biochemistry, the department offers both the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. The B.A. degree is recommended primarily for students who plan to enter fields related to chemistry or biochemistry, where additional graduate work is not required. Students should realize that additional course work may be needed to prepare them adequately to achieve their goals. The B.S. degree is recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry.

A chemistry or biochemistry major can also be used as preparartion for medical school, dental school, veterinary medicine school, or any of the other professional health sciences. Also, a career at any forensic laborarory would be available to qualified students upon graduation.

It should also be noted that the department cosponsors a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in chemistry (see Environmental Science).

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