He or she also selects a minimum of 20 credits of technical electives, such as biology science, mathematics, geology, accounting law, and advanced chemistry. As a part of the latter, following the ninth term in college, students often select an integrated three-term sequence of advanced courses in chemistry. Most graduate courses in chemistry are open to qualified seniors. Prerequisites and descriptions of available courses appear in the Graduate Catalog . Some knowledge is required of a foreign language in which a significant body of chemical literature exists.
Students generally elect German, French, or Russian.
The major in Chemistry is sufficiently flexible to allow a student to prepare to teach at either the secondary or the university level. With proper selection of electives, students can meet teacher certification requirements. In addition, a minor in chemistry program is available for students in other majors who desire a strong physical science background. Introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Discussion of problems related to the pollution of the atmosphere, natural waters, and soil from a chemist's point of view.