天天吃瓜 State's Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program offers an exciting opportunity to pursue a dynamic career in the field. With a rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science and more. Our program also provides a solid foundation for advanced studies in chemistry. Enroll now and start your journey towards a fulfilling career in chemistry.
Chemistry - B.S.
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Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
天天吃瓜鈥檚 Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry provides students with an in-depth and rigorous education in chemical theory and practice. The program emphasizes advanced coursework in areas like organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry, along with extensive laboratory training. Students develop strong research and problem-solving skills, preparing them for specialized careers in scientific research and industry. This degree offers a solid foundation for students planning to pursue graduate studies or professional programs in chemistry, medicine, or related fields.
Program Information for Chemistry - B.S.
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Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the various fields of chemistry and the related sciences. The program is for students planning careers in the chemical industries or governmental laboratories, or who intend to do graduate work in chemistry. Students in the program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the University of Leicester in England.
Chemistry students in specific concentrations may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.
The Chemistry major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Chemistry concentration is designed for students interested in careers as practicing chemists in industrial research and development, in government research laboratories or in academia. It includes a strong foundation in both chemistry and related disciplines (physics and mathematics) and provides opportunities to pursue advanced chemistry electives. This concentration meets the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society and is ideal for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
- The Industrial Chemistry concentration provides solid background training in the major areas of chemistry, as well as practical training and related experiences in fields sought by local and regional chemical industries.
- The Materials Chemistry concentration is recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study or industrial careers in materials science, including nanotechnology. Its requirements, similar to those of the traditional chemistry concentration, provide an opportunity for more in-depth study in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic materials, including polymers.
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Admissions
for Chemistry - B.S.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the 天天吃瓜 Campus: First-year admission policy on the 天天吃瓜 Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the 天天吃瓜 Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 天天吃瓜 State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former 天天吃瓜 State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since 天天吃瓜 State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.
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Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply chemical knowledge to their profession.
- Develop their abilities to plan and execute chemical experiments.
- Prepare and deliver written and oral scientific reports.
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Coursework
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Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4-6 or CHEM 10970 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or CHEM 11060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS) CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4 or CHEM 10971 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1 CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1 CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) 8 6 9 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 5 Concentrations Choose from the following: 67 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 Chemistry Concentration Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 1 CHEM 30108 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 2 CHEM 30284 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4 CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 40303 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 2 CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 CHEM 40477 INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 CHEM 40483 INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 CHEM 40555 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 CHEM 40556 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 CHEM 40557 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III 4 PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 Advisor-Approved Chemistry (CHEM) Upper-Division Elective (40000 level) 3 Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) 6 General Electives 9 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 67 - 1
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Industrial Chemistry Concentration Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CHEM 30051 CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY 1 CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 1 CHEM 30108 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 2 CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 2 4 CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 MATH 12022 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES 3-4 or MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III PHY 22564 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS PHYSICS 3 PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 Chemistry Elective, choose from the following: 3 CHEM 40352INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY CHEM 40451ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY CHEM 40559NANOMATERIALS CHEM 40571SURFACE CHEMISTRY Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 12 ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING BA 44152PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHEM 30284INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY CHEM 40092INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (ELR) 3 or CHEM 40796INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION CHEM 40113CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS CHEM 40352INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY CHEM 40451ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY CHEM 40557PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY CHEM 40559NANOMATERIALS CHEM 40571SURFACE CHEMISTRY ENGR 43080INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY PLST 48401PATENT LAW Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) 3 General Electives 6 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 67 - 1
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
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Taking both CHEM 40555 and CHEM 40556 may be substituted in place of CHEM 40567 and 2 credit hours of concentration electives.
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CHEM 40092 is strongly encouraged.
Materials Chemistry Concentration Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 30284 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4 CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 CHEM 40303 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 2 CHEM 40352 INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 3 CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 CHEM 40451 ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 3 CHEM 40555 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 CHEM 40556 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 CHEM 40557 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III 4 PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 Concentration Elective, choose from the following: 1-2 CHEM 30107ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 CHEM 30108ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 1 CHEM 40477INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY CHEM 40483INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM 40568ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY CHEM 40571SURFACE CHEMISTRY CHEM 40796INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) 6 General Electives 11 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 67 - 1
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.000 2.000 Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.
- Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.1
- The following programs are exempt from this requirement: The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.2
- Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language
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All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the programs offered by 天天吃瓜; or (3) demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.
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- The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs). The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology exemption is due to its extensive collaboration with and contribution from the Information Technology program in the College of Applied and Technical Studies, which does not have a foreign language requirement.
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Roadmaps
Chemistry Concentration
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits ! CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970
or CHEM 11060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)4-6 ! CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 14 Semester Two ! CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)4 ! CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ! CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1 ! CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III 4 ! PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Four ! CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1 ! CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 ! PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five ! CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 ! CHEM 40477 INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 ! CHEM 40483 INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 ! CHEM 40555 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 Foreign Language 4 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Six ! CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 30108 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 2 ! CHEM 40556 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 ! CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 Foreign Language 4 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven ! CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 40557 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 Chemistry (CHEM) Upper-Division Elective (40000 level) 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 13 Semester Eight ! CHEM 30284 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4 ! CHEM 40303 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 2 ! CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 General Electives 8 Credit Hours 15 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 Industrial Chemistry Concentration
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits ! CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970
or CHEM 11060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)4-6 ! CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 14 Semester Two ! CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)4 ! CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ! CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1 ! CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! MATH 12022 or MATH 22005PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III3 ! PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four ! CHEM 30051 CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY 1 ! CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1 ! CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ! PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 Credit Hours 16 Semester Five ! CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 ! CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4 Foreign Language 4 Credit Hours 14 Semester Six ! CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 30108 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 2 ! CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 ! PHY 22564 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS PHYSICS 3 Concentration Elective 3 Foreign Language 4 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Chemistry Elective 3 Concentration Electives 6 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight ! CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 Concentration Elective 3 General Electives 11 Credit Hours 15 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 Materials Chemistry Concentration
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits ! CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970
or CHEM 11060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)4-6 ! CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 14 Semester Two ! CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)4 ! CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 ! MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ! CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1 ! CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! MATH 22005 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III 4 ! PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Four ! CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1 ! CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 ! PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five ! CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 ! CHEM 40302 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 40451 ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 3 ! CHEM 40555 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 Foreign Language 4 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six ! CHEM 40303 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 2 ! CHEM 40352 INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 3 ! CHEM 40364 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1 ! CHEM 40556 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 Foreign Language 4 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Seven ! CHEM 40557 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 Concentration Elective 1-2 天天吃瓜 Core Requirement 3 General Electives 9 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight ! CHEM 30106 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 2 ! CHEM 30284 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4 General Electives 7 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
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Accreditation
for Chemistry - B.S.
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Chemistry - B.S.
Graduates of 天天吃瓜鈥檚 B.S. Degree in Chemistry are equipped for a variety of careers in research, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing. They can work as research chemists, laboratory analysts, or quality assurance specialists in industries like biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. With their strong scientific background, graduates may also pursue advanced degrees or enter professional schools in areas such as medicine, pharmacy, or chemical engineering, further broadening their career prospects in both industry and academia.
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Chemical technicians
2.8%
slower than the average
68,100
number of jobs
$49,820
potential earnings
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Chemistry teachers, postsecondary
4.3%
about as fast as the average
26,400
number of jobs
$80,400
potential earnings
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Chemists
4.7%
about as fast as the average
86,700
number of jobs
$79,300
potential earnings
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Food scientists and technologists
4.4%
about as fast as the average
14,200
number of jobs
$73,450
potential earnings
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Forensic science technicians
14.1%
much faster than the average
17,200
number of jobs
$60,590
potential earnings
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Natural sciences managers
4.8%
about as fast as the average
71,400
number of jobs
$137,940
potential earnings
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Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
3.8%
about as fast as the average
1,050,800
number of jobs
$62,870
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.