This option includes a core of chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry and biochemistry. Supporting math and physics electives are also required.
Chemists are in high demand in industrial, government and academic laboratories.
This option includes a core of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology courses for the student interested in the molecular nature of biological materials and life processes. A choice of biological science electives will allow the students to prepare for careers in plant, animal, or microbial biochemistry or in medicine. Trained biochemical scientists are much in demand for research and teaching in universities and for research and development work in chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, medicinal laboratories, and in state and federal government. Students who complete the curriculum satisfactorily will be prepared to assume responsible, professional positions or undertake graduate level work in the life sciences, including medical school. This option is designed to prepare prospective teachers of chemistry at the secondary level.