Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Major: Chemistry
Hours: 120
Organic Chemistry: You'll study current theories and chemical principles as they relate to the field of structure and reaction of the various types of organic compounds.
Inorganic Chemistry: This course includes generalization involving atomic and nuclear theory and properties of the elements with emphasis on periodicity. You'll also learn about non-aqueous solvents, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction and more.
Biophysical Chemistry: This course serves as an overview of the structural and physical properties of biomacromolecules. It includes discussions on protein stability, substrate binding equilibria and structure determination by both experimental and computational methods.
Chemical Communication: In this class, you'll gain an overview of the fundamental aspects of scientific communication as it pertains to chemistry, including chemical literature, scientific writing, oral presentations and poster communications.
About 25% of chemistry graduates go on to work in a directly-related field, generally in the private, for-profit sector. The job outlook in this field is good, and most positions pay well and are accessible with a bachelor's degree. Some of the higher-paying fields, like dentistry, pharmacy and radiology, require postgraduate study.
Chemist, Lab Technician, Nurse, Postsecondary Educator