Anyone interested in such a minor should consult with the advisor in the education department. The general university requirement for a bachelor's degree is thirty hours in an area of concentration. The course requirements are described in the liberal arts program that follows. The faculty encourage students to do research in chemistry under the supervision of one of the faculty members. The student can receive chemistry credits for engaging in such research.
Undergraduate research is a valuable experience for students.
Oral Presentation will provide a capstone experience for all chemistry majors. Each student will write a paper on either his or her research results or a chemistry related topic. The student will then present the paper orally to the faculty and to the other students participating in the Chemistry Seminar course. Engage in and do satisfactory independent work on a chemistry research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The fours credits in CHEM A498 shall be in addition to the 120 credit hours required for graduation.