It is a rigorous program that will prepare students for graduate school, medical or other professional schools or for an immediate career as a biochemist. The basic chemistry program provides a background in core chemical principles. It is an appropriate course of study for students who wish to enter medical, dental or some other professional school. The program also is a strong addition to another major. This program prepares students for further study in business or for positions in technical sales or customer service with science-related business or industry.
Many students choose to minor in chemistry.
A chemistry minor includes basic courses in the major branches of chemistry and provides a nice complement to majors in physics, biology, math, environmental science or engineering. A chemistry minor also supports certain specializations in writing, communication, philosophy or other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences. Because students of all majors and career orientations can benefit from a basic knowledge of chemistry, the University offers two courses for students who do not plan further study of chemistry. Fundamentals of Chemistry, for students with less than one year of high school chemistry, introduces basic principles of atomic structure, bonding and reactions, and includes applications of chemistry in society and technology. Elementary Chemistry, for students with at least two semesters of high school chemistry, reviews concepts of atomic structure, bonding and reactions, and introduces topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry.