College of Natural and Social Sciences
Department of
CHEMISTRY
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CHEMISTRY MAJOR
- Christopher Exstrom,
Chair
- Professors: Kaufman, Mosher, Roark, Wubbels
- Associate Professors: Darveau, Exstrom
- Assistant Professors: Kovacs, Jonathan Thompson,
- Lecturer: Kegley-Owen
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:
- Professional Chemist's Option - Bachelor of Science
Degree
- Chemistry Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Chemistry Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science
Degree
Business/Sales, Environmental/Agricultural, Molecular Biology Emphases
- 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. The Department offers
the Pre-Food Science Program.
Courses with the prefix CHEM are offered by the
department.
