| Track One - Select
one of two advanced
options with the track-one core. This track leads to a B.S. degree
accredited by American Chemical Society. Designed for students
continuing their chemistry education in graduate school or seeking
careers directly in the chemistry workforce. Provides most
rigorous and complete chemistry foundation with most extensive
laboratory experience. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged. |
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Advanced
Chemistry |
Knowledge
and skills are developed in organic, analytical, physical and inorganic
chemistry. Six advanced laboratory courses. Choice of electives that
support career goals.
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Advanced
Biochemistry |
The
mix
of advanced courses is modified to emphasize biochemistry principles
and laboratory techniques.
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| Track Two - Select one of
eight specialized
options with the track-two core. Students can earn a chemistry B.S.
degree in four years while targeting a career direction in a second
field or preparing for graduate school in chemistry or related areas. |
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Biochemistry |
Designed
for those interested in working in biotechnology areas.
9 courses in biology, biochemistry including lab, & genetics.
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Business |
Created
for chemists interested in working in marketing and sales or starting a small
business. Reduces time to
obtain MBA at OSU. Good stepping stone for law school.
8 courses in accounting, law, finance, organizational systems.
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Chemistry
Education |
Designed
to interface with the MSin Teaching program for
high school teachers in Science & Math Educ. at OSU.
11 courses in teaching methods, a secondary area, and undergraduate
teaching intern and seminar in chemistry
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Chemical
Engineering |
Designed
to offer selected chemical engineering concepts that may enhance career
opportunities in areas such as electronics, polymers, and biotechnology.
9 courses in basic engineering & chemical engineering including
mass and fluid transport, reaction engineering, & separations
processes
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Environmental
Chemistry |
Structured
to provide a quality foundation for working in government, industrial
or university labs studying the behavior of chemicals in the
environment.
11 courses in biology, microbiology, toxicology, environmental
chemistry and health, soil science, & hydrology
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Forensic
Science |
A
combination of courses designed to provide a chemistry major with a
background in biology, biochemistry, and related areas and emphasis in
analytical chemistry that is
appropriate for work in a crime lab or to pursue a graduate degree in
forensic science.
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Materials
Science |
Customized
to include applied courses in a variety of materials areas to enhance
career opportunities in, for example, electronics, polymers and
biotechnology.
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Premed |
Directed
at students planning to apply to medical or dental school who also like
chemistry as a second career pathway.
9 courses in biology, biochemistry, bioethics, genetics, &
statistics.
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B.A.
Degree - Designed
for those interested in
obtaining a broader background in liberal arts, including a foreign
language, and may open up international opportunities, especially if
coupled with OSU' s International Degree Program. This option includes
a Second language requirement and additional liberal arts courses.
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