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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The curriculum in chemistry prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and related fields and for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. It prepares students to teach in secondary schools or to work in chemical and industrial laboratories and in related fields of business and industry. The department also offers required and elective courses in chemistry to students in other programs of study. The Department of Chemistry offers five areas of concentration for completing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: chemical science, professional chemist, and professional chemist with honors, biochemistry and chemical modeling. With proper selection of electives, the degree satisfies admission requirements to most schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. The biochemistry concentration focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, including molecular genetics and molecular biotechnology. This degree is another option for students planning to study medicine or dentistry. Learning outcomes Structure: Students will demonstrate understanding of the relationship between molecular structure and function. Descriptive chemistry: Students will be conversant with common chemical phenomena both symbolically and sensorial. Measurement and numeracy: Students will perform calculations needed to describe and model common chemical phenomena. Communication: Students will develop written and oral communication skills needed to explain chemical phenomena to novices and experts. Literacy: Students will search, read and assess scientific literature. Laboratory skills: Students will develop and practice laboratory bench and instrumentation skills. Information processing: Students will interpret tables, graphs, drawings and models. Critical thinking: Students will practice critical thinking and problem solving.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The curriculum in chemistry prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and related fields and for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. It prepares students to teach in secondary schools or to work in chemical and industrial laboratories and in related fields of business and industry. The department also offers required and elective courses in chemistry to students in other programs of study. The Department of Chemistry offers five areas of concentration for completing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: chemical science, professional chemist, and professional chemist with honors, biochemistry and chemical modeling. With proper selection of electives, the degree satisfies admission requirements to most schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. The biochemistry concentration focuses on the biological aspects of chemistry, including molecular genetics and molecular biotechnology. This degree is another option for students planning to study medicine or dentistry. Learning outcomes Structure: Students will demonstrate understanding of the relationship between molecular structure and function. Descriptive chemistry: Students will be conversant with common chemical phenomena both symbolically and sensorial. Measurement and numeracy: Students will perform calculations needed to describe and model common chemical phenomena. Communication: Students will develop written and oral communication skills needed to explain chemical phenomena to novices and experts. Literacy: Students will search, read and assess scientific literature. Laboratory skills: Students will develop and practice laboratory bench and instrumentation skills. Information processing: Students will interpret tables, graphs, drawings and models. Critical thinking: Students will practice critical thinking and problem solving.

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