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Chemistry (BS) - Biochemistry Track
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A chemistry major
studies the chemical properties of substances in order to develop the
ability to make discoveries and to solve the vast array of problems
associated with existing technologies. Four programs of study
leading to a bachelor of science degree and one leading to a bachelor
of arts degree are available. The bachelor of arts program allows
students to choose more elective courses in order to link chemistry
with some other interest such as marketing/sales or patent law.
The bachelor of science programs in biochemistry, environmental
chemistry, forensic chemistry and general chemistry prepare students
for postgraduate education and careers in industry, government,
medicine and education. Students seeking state certification in
secondary education must also complete requirements for a Master of
Education degree, a one-year program at SRU. All of our programs
are designed to steadily develop the quantitative, deductive and
inductive reasoning skills that chemists must have.
The science and math
course requirements taken during the first two years in our programs
are almost identical. Consequently, students do not have to
choose a specific specialization until their junior year.
A pharmacy option in
the biochemistry program enables students to take advantage of a 3 + 3
affiliation agreement with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine’s School of Pharmacy. Admission to the three-year
pharmacy part of the program is competitive (see Pre-professional
Programs).
All of our students
are strongly encouraged to do research under the direction of one of
our faculty. Three laboratories exist solely for student
research, and student/faculty research is supported by modern
analytical instrumentation in our spectroscopy and chromatography
laboratories.
SRU graduates perform
research and development at large corporations and small
companies. Others are high school teachers and university
professors. Some eventually move into careers in management or
sales. Many have completed postgraduate programs in chemistry,
engineering, medicine and other science related areas. The
chemistry faculty at Slippery Rock University help students develop
career goals that match their interests and this is reflected in the
wide variety of careers our graduates pursue. |
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