Below are the specific chemistry programs offered by this department. Click on a link '[+]' to find detailed
information about the program of study that interests you.
Professional Chemistry - [+]
A program of study for those seeking to become professional chemists. With appropriate electives, it meets the requirements established by the American Chemical Society. Students successfully completing the curriculum are prepared to enter technical positions in industry and governmental research, or to undertake graduate study in chemistry. The program includes a group minor composed of the required courses in mathematics and physics. No other minor is needed to meet graduation requirements. For students planning graduate study in chemistry (especially organic chemistry), 10 credit hours or an equivalent reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably German, are recommended.
General Chemistry - [+]
The general chemistry major is for those who seek a general cultural education with emphasis on chemistry, who are preparing for careers in health fields such as medicine or dentistry, or who are interested in a career combining chemistry with fields such as business, patent law, technical writing or industrial health and safety. Students planning to pursue a career as a professional chemist or who are interested in graduate training in chemistry should elect the professional curriculum.
Professional Biochemistry - [+]
This program of study provides preparation for students anticipating graduate study or a research career in biochemistry. The program includes a group minor composed of the required courses in biology, mathematics and physics. No other minor is needed to meet graduation requirements.
General Biochemistry - [+]
This curriculum is designed for students with an interest in biochemistry but who require a less extensive background than that presented in the professional curriculum. It is often selected by students in premedical and predental programs.
Elementary and Secondary Chemistry Teaching - [+]
Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for certification for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Provisional Certificate endorsed in chemistry and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement. This program of studies meets all requirements of the National Teachers Association.
Toxicology - [+]
The biochemistry/toxicology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in laboratories doing toxicology testing in such fields as pharmaceutical chemistry, environmental studies, occupational health and safety and forensic toxicology. This curriculum also provides preparation for students anticipating graduate study and a research career in toxicology and pharmacology-related fields. The program includes a group minor composed of the required courses in biology, mathematics and physics. No other minor is needed to meet graduation requirements.
Pre-Professional (Dentistry, Mortuary, Pharmacy...) - [+]
Programs specific to each of the described pre-professional courses of study are described.