Various advisement modules are available to suit student career objectives. They are based on already existing chemistry concentrations. Students are asked to complete the requirements for one of the concentrations plus additional packet of course work to satisfy their career and graduate and professional school objectives.
CORE: Chemistry or Biochemistry Concentrations
(See requirements for these concentrations)
MODULE: CHEMISTRY AS A MOLECULAR SCIENCE
This is an advanced BS module. It is recommended for students preparing to attend graduate school. Also, for those seeking careers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other high tech material and nanoscale technology.
(Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
| CH-335: Nano Scale Chemistry (X CH-535) CH-345: Analytical Biochem (X CH-545) Chemistry Elective Science Elective (CH &/or BI) CH-395: Undergraduate Research |
3 3 3 6-8 1-3 |
| Total: | 16-20 |
Chemistry Electives: Biochemistry II, Medicinal Chem, Supra-molecular Chem, ChemInformatics, BioInformatics, Adv Inorg Chem, Computational Chem, NMR Spectroscopy
Biology Electives: Genetics, Mol Biology, Microbiology
MODULE: PRE-MED
(Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
Required:
BI-112 & 4: Concepts in Biology (Class & Lab) II 4
Strongly Recommended (one or more of the following):
| BI-220: Genetics BI-230: Microbiology BI-355: Molecular Biology SO-200: Social Issues and Social Change AN-102: Cultural Anthropology PH-:258: Medical Ethics Credits to satisfy areas B1, B2, B4 |
4 4 4 3 3 3 Less 9 |
| Total: | 16 (max) |
(Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
| CH-327: Medicinal Chemistry (X CH-527) BI-112 & 4: Concepts in Biology (Class & Lab) II BI-230: Microbiology BI-312: Systems Physiology SO-101: Sociology EC-201: Macroeconomics Elective (to meet specific pharmacy school requirements) Internship Credits to satisfy areas B1, B2 |
3 4 4 4 3 3 3 1-3 Less 6 |
| Total: | 23-25 |
MODULE: CHEM/FORENSIC (also recommended for pre-law)
(Chemistry or Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
| CH-357: Forensic Analysis BI-220: Genetics CJ-101: Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ-201: Criminal Law and Procedure CJ-231: Criminal Investigation CJ-235/LW-235: Law of Evidence SO-235: Criminology (prerequisite: SO-101) Elect: Analytical Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Microbiology UG Research or Internship Credits to satisfy areas B2 |
3 4 3 3 3 3 6 3-4 1-3 Less 3 |
| Net: | 26-29 |
MODULE: CHEM/BUSINESS (also recommended for pre-law)
(Chemistry or Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
| EC-201: Principles of Economics I FN-215: Financial Management BU-201: Organization Management BU-231: Business Law I BU-272: Dynamics of Information Technology* MK-261: Principles of Marketing EC/BU/MK-Elective Internship Credits to satisfy area B2 |
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3 Less 3 |
| Net: | 19-21 |
MODULE: CHEMISTRY/EDUCATION
(Chemistry or Biochemistry Concentration as Core) Plus:
| ED-101: Educational Psychology ED-152: Education in the United States HI-121 or HI-122: United States History (CT requirements) UG Research or Project Credits to satisfy areas B1 |
3 3 3 1-2 Less 3 |
| Net: | 10-13 |
