Chemistry - Oglethorpe University

Chemistry from Oglethorpe University is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. The chemistry program covers four general areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical. The first half of a student?s chemistry curriculum involves courses which present the fundamentals of the various areas. The second half of the curriculum consists of advanced courses which cover specialized topics in chemistry . In addition to factual knowledge about chemistry, the student gains an understanding about the scientific method and a systematic approach to research. A large portion of the chemistry curriculum includes laboratory courses. These courses teach the techniques and skills used in chemical experimentation. A student who has completed the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry has several career options. These options include technical or analytical work in a chemical laboratory and non-research positions in the chemical industry such as sales or marketing. Another option is to enter a graduate or professional school. Graduates interested in doing chemical research should pursue the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees . Those interested in professions such as medicine or dentistry, would enter the appropriate professional school after receiving the Bachelor of Science degree. Lastly, the chemistry major is an excellent preparation for careers as diversified as patent law and teaching. A grade of \\\\\\\"C-\\\\\\\" or higher must be obtained in each freshman- and sophomore-level science course that is required for this major or minor; these courses are numbered 100 through 300 in each discipline. A grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required in all courses required for the major. Students who are interested in scientific illustration are encouraged to consider the Scientific Illustration Tracks that are offered within the art major. Major The requirements for a major in chemistry are as follows: General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Elementary Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis, Physical Chemistry I and II, Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry , and Organic Spectroscopy. Each requirement has a respective laboratory which must be taken concurrently with the course. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Science. View more details on Oglethorpe University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.