Chemistry Major
Chemistry continues to be one
of science’s most versatile majors: A chemistry major can do
almost anything relating to science. Our graduates have gone on to
careers in environmental analysis, pharmaceutical drug discovery,
agricultural chemistry, polymer and materials science, medical research,
marketing, forensics, teaching, just to mention a few.
Others have pursued the medical professions, gaining entry into medical,
veterinary, and dental schools.
We encourage
research-oriented students to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry or
biochemistry, and recent graduates have obtained full fellowships in M.S.
and Ph.D. programs at Lehigh, Delaware, Washington (St. Louis),
Princeton, North Carolina State, Duke, Penn State, Ohio State,
Southern Mississippi, and others.
The Cedar Crest chemistry
and biochemistry programs allow you to work closely with faculty to
structure your academic program, carry out student-faculty research, gain
an internship experience, obtain a summer research fellowship, work
for the Department as a student instructional assistant, and enjoy
the activities of the Chemistry Club, an American Chemical Society student
affiliate group.
The Chemistry Major
requires the following course work in chemistry:
CHE 111 and 112
Chemical Principles and Analysis/Equilibrium
CHE 205 and 206
Organic
Chemistry I and II
CHE 300 Technical
Information
CHE 302 Instrumental
Analysis
CHE 306 Advanced Organic
Chemistry
CHE 307 Biochemistry I
CHE 331 Inorganic
Chemistry
CHE 335 Physical Chemistry
CHE 352 Seminar
CHE 391 or 393
Research or
Internship
Also two courses from the
“Controlled Pool:”
CHE 308 Biochemistry II
CHE 314 Toxicology
CHE 341 Polymers
CHE 344 Heterocyclics
CHE 347 Trace Evidence
Also, one year
of college physics, one year of college calculus (Students going on to
graduate school take additional calculus).
Other options:
Forensic Science Concentration or
Teacher Certification
These programs are
integrated in with the chemistry major for those who choose them.
Some special courses are associated with these pathways, and teacher
candidates must complete all education courses required for certification.
The Chemistry Minor
requires the following course work in chemistry: CHE 111, 112,
205, 206, 331, and 4
additional chemistry credits at the 300-level; also one year of physics
and one year of college calculus.
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