College of Natural and Social Sciences

Department of
CHEMISTRY

Christopher Exstrom, Chair

Professors: Kaufman, Wubbles
Associate Professor: Clark, Exstrom, Mosher
Assistant Professors: Darveau

Lecturer: Hartung

The Chemistry program is on the American Chemical Society's list of approved programs.

Department Objectives

• To prepare students to work as professional chemists;
• To prepare teachers in subject matter and in methods for the teaching of chemistry and related subjects;
• To give a background in chemistry for students in biology, physics, family and consumer sciences, earth science, and physical education;
• To furnish pre-professional work for those preparing for professional work in medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, medical technology and other allied health areas;
• To prepare students for graduate work in chemistry.

CHEMISTRY MAJOR

Five options are available in this major:

1. Professional Chemist's Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
2. Chemistry Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
3. Chemistry Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
   Business/Sales, Environmental/Agricultural, Molecular Biology Emphases
4. Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Option - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree

The minor in Chemistry is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.

Courses with the prefix CHEM are offered by the department.

11 May 2006
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