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Chemistry Department Objectives
The Department of Chemistry provides the instruction necessary for the
understanding of chemistry for students seeking the B.S. degree with a major in
Chemistry and supports undergraduate programs in other disciplines. The
Department also provides research opportunities for students wishing to
contribute to knowledge in areas of chemistry.
The Chemistry Department offers several chemistry based curricula choices
leading to a B.S. degree in Chemistry: Chemistry, Chemistry with an emphasis in
Pre-Medicine (not a degree in Pre-Medicine), Chemistry with an emphasis in Food
Science/Nutrition, and the dual degree B.S. in Chemistry-M.S. in Materials
Science curriculum. Students wishing to teach chemistry in secondary schools
must earn a B.S. degree in the Chemistry curriculum and fulfill the requirements
for the Teacher Licensure Endorsement offered by the School of Education.
The various curricula prepare graduates to continue their education in
graduate or professional schools, or to obtain entry-level positions in
industry, government, or education.
The objectives of the Department are:
- To develop in students an appreciation of the scientific method and its
use in the solution of chemical problems.
- To develop the basic training in chemistry designed to meet the needs of
students in pre-professional fields and professional fields.
- To develop in students those qualities and abilities necessary for
success in industry and in advanced degree institutions.
- To offer sufficient specialized training beyond the generally recognized
basic courses to enable a graduate with a bachelor's degree to enter
directly into a professional career. The Chemistry and the Chemistry-
Pre-Medicine curricula are approved by the American Chemical Society.
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