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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry - Major


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The Bachelor of Science program in chemistry follows the curriculum established by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Within the context of a liberal arts background, students are prepared in chemistry for graduate study or for immediate employment in industrial positions. Along with the chemistry major, students may select a minor in such fields as professional communication (helpful for a career in scientific writing), mathematics, information technology, or business/management to enhance opportunities in the business world.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students completing courses in CAS at Nazareth College will communicate effectively through critical reading, writing, and oral presentation skills.
  2. Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will demonstrate the ability to communicate the concepts and results of experiments through effective written and oral communication skills.
  3. Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will be able to understand the objective of experiments, properly execute experiments, and accurately record and analyze results.
  4. Students completing the program in chemistry or biochemistry at Nazareth College will be able to demonstrate mastery of core principles within the major sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical (SLO #1 for dept).

 

Elective Courses for Chemistry Majors


Students must complete a total of 12 credits of advanced coursework at the 300-400 level, selecting from this list of possible courses. Students with significant summer research experience may use this to satisfy some upper division requirements subject to department chair approval.

Chemistry Senior Experience


This course seeks to integrate the technical aspects of chemistry with the ability to communicate scientific information effectively. To achieve this goal, students are assigned a topic of current scientific interest that combines chemistry with other disciplines in order to answer some fundamental question. Students demonstrate their ability to independently research and communicate their findings in a professional manner to an audience of their peers and faculty.

Chemistry Sample Program


Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives Enduring Question (PEQ) Credits: 12
  • Experiential Learning (EL) Pathway
  • Health and Wellness Credits: 0

As well as:

Junior Year


  • Perspectives Enduring Question (PEQ)  Credits: 3
  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 9
  • Elective Credits: 6
  • Advanced Chemistry Elective Credits: 6

As well as:

Senior Year


  • Advanced Chemistry Elective  Credits: 6
  • Core Milestone Experience (CME)  Credits: 0
  • Elective  Credits: 19

As well as:

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