This provides students with outstanding opportunities that cannot be found in the classroom alone. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with the Professional Chemistry Option gives a firm foundation for careers in chemical industry, for graduate school in chemistry or related fields, or for medical school. Professional Chemistry Option course requirements. The Environmental Chemistry Option will prepare students for careers in government or the private sector as environmental chemists, or for graduate school in environmental science. In addition to basic and advanced chemistry courses, additional courses in environmental chemistry or related areas are required.
Undergraduate research is encouraged.
Field of concentration in chemistry course requirements. Chemistry minor students must complete an organic chemistry laboratory course of two credits and nine upper-division credits in chemistry. A maximum of two credits of CHEM 387 and 391 may be applied toward the nine upper-division credits. Advising Students who are interested in majoring in chemistry should talk with a faculty advisor in the department.