Overview
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The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Professional Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- Education Courses
- Core Curriculum
- Option(s) Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Chemistry major or minor will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge across the curriculum. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
- Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
- Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
- Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
Requirements
Chemistry Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
Professional Option
This program prepares students for careers in chemistry. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as chemist, working in industries such as pharmaceutical, food science, material science, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to chemistry and chemical engineering.
Semester Sequence
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
PHYS 215/
PHYS 251L is offered Spring, Even Years.
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Seventh Semester
CHEM 420 is offered on demand, Fall, Odd Years.
Eighth Semester