CHEMISTRY DEGREES & PROGRAMS

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BS - Professional Chemistry

Prepares a student for further study in a graduate degree or professional program. This degree is designed to meet American Chemical standards for a bachelor degree. Job opportunities for students with this degree are very good. Students with this degree can have careers in test laboratories, government laboratories, hospital laboratories, research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and many other areas.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use modern scientific instruments and interpret results
  • Apply principles used in chemistry to solve everyday problems
  • Think analytically
  • Use problem solving skills
  • Categorize information
  • Apply learned math skills
  • Develop laboratory skills

Credits to Completion

120

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BS - Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and processes that constitute living things. The field of biochemistry is an excellent choice for students interested in careers in biology, agriculture, biotechnology, medicine, or other health sciences. The physico-chemical basis of all living systems means that biochemistry is central to understanding how living things work. This area of knowledge unites the physical and biological sciences and provides profound insight into ourselves and our world. The job and career opportunities for students educated in biochemistry are exciting, varied, and robust.

Learning Outcomes

  • Become familiar with principles of current biological chemistry
  • Use problem solving skills and modern approaches to analyzing biochemistry
  • Apply principles of biochemistry to issues of medicine, food, and agriculture
  • Think analytically about issues in the rapidly advancing field of biochemistry
  • Categorize biomolecules and biochemical reactions and pathways
  • Develop laboratory skills in biochemistry and related science
  • Prepare for advanced studies in biomedicine and related areas

Credits to Completion

120

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BS - Chemistry Education

The degree in chemistry education prepares a student to teach chemistry in secondary education. Students that complete this degree receive endorsements to teach chemistry. Completion of this program is dependent upon being accepted into the Secondary Education program through the School of Education. There is a great demand for teachers in chemistry and employment opportunities are excellent.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use modern scientific instruments and interpret results
  • Apply principles used in chemistry to solve everyday problems
  • Think analytically
  • Use problem solving skills
  • Categorize information
  • Apply learned math skills
  • Develop laboratory skills

Credits to Completion

126

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AS - Physical Science

The Associates Degree in Physical Science provides a knowledge base for students considering going further in the sciences with a Bachelors degree in Geology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science and Management. It can also be achieved as a stepping stone on the way to completing a Bachelors Degree or in conjunction with a certificate program.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop broad foundational knowledge in the physical sciences by correctly using evidence, experiment and observation, interpretation, and physical concepts.
  • Demonstrate patterns of critical, scientific, and quantitative reasoning in application to problems or issues related to the physical sciences.
  • Follow practices necessary to safely and ethically use laboratory or other measurement equipment used in the physical sciences.
  • Graduate with a breadth of physical science knowledge enabling students to select and proceed with a BS degree program within the physical sciences.

Credits to Completion

60

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Minor - Chemistry

The chemistry minor indicates to others that the student that obtains the minor has a good foundation in basic chemistry. Chemistry has come to be called the central science because so many other areas of study in science and in the health professions require a good background in chemistry. The minor in chemistry show employers and admission committees at professional and graduate schools that you have a good knowledge of chemistry.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of chemistry
  • Qualitatively and quantitatively interpret scientific data
  • Convey scientific ideas and knowledge clearly and professionally in a written format
  • Demonstrate key laboratory skills and understanding of the laboratory safety

Credits to Completion

27

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