Chemistry - B.S.
Kent, USA
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4 Years
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Introduction
Chemistry - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the various fields of chemistry and the related sciences. The program is for students planning careers in the chemical industries or governmental laboratories, or who intend to do graduate work in chemistry. Students in the program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with the University of Leicester in England.
Chemistry students in specific concentrations may apply early to the M.S. degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs.
The Chemistry major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Biochemistry concentration provides strong preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or planning a career as a practicing biochemist in industrial research and development, government research laboratories or in academia. It also provides ideal preparation for students intending to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, having been designed to closely fit the requirements for admission to the Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). With careful planning students may transfer to NEOMED after three years at Kent State, using 16 credit hours of courses from NEOMED to complete their Kent State degree requirements. With the selection of appropriate elective courses, this concentration meets the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society.
- The Biochemistry Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry concentration is the recommended track for students intending to go on to medical or dental school.
- The Chemistry concentration is designed for students interested in careers as practicing chemists in industrial research and development, in government research laboratories or in academia. It includes a strong foundation in both chemistry and related disciplines (physics and mathematics) and provides opportunities to pursue advanced chemistry electives. This concentration meets the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society and is ideal for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
- The Industrial Chemistry concentration provides solid background training in the major areas of chemistry, as well as practical training and related experiences in fields sought by local and regional chemical industries.
- The Materials Chemistry concentration is recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study or industrial careers in materials science, including nanotechnology. Its requirements, similar to those of the traditional chemistry concentration, provide an opportunity for more in-depth study in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic materials, including polymers.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
Biochemsitry Concentration
Semester One
- General Chemistry I (KBS) (or) Honors General Chemistry I (KBS) (or)
- General Chemistry I Boost (KBS)
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Calculus for Life Sciences
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS) (or) Honors General Chemistry Ii (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB) 1
- Probability and Statistics for Life Sciences
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Elements of Genetics
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry I
- General College Physics I (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory I (KBS) (KLAB)
Foreign Language
Semester Four
- Cell Biology
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry II
- General College Physics Ii (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory II (KBS) (KLAB)
Semester Five
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (WIC)
- Principles of Biochemistry I
- Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- General Microbiology
- Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
- Principles of Biochemistry II
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Concentration Electives
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Eight
- Advanced Biological Chemistry Laboratory (WIC)
- Physical Biochemistry
Concentration Elective
General Electives
Biochemistry - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry Concentration
Semester One
- General Chemistry I (KBS) (or) Honors General Chemistry I (KBS) (or) General Chemistry I Boost (KBS)
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Calculus for Life Science
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Semester Two
- General Chemistry II (KBS) (or) Honors General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Introduction to Sociology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Probability and Statistics for Life Sciences
Foreign Language
Semester Three
- Elements of Genetics
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry i
- General College Physics I (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory I (KBS) (KLAB)
Foreign Language
Semester Four
- Cell Biology
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry II
- General College Physics II (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory Ii (KBS) (KLAB)
Semester Five
- General Microbiology
- Principles of Biochemistry I
- Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- Animal Physiology or Advanced Human Physiology
- Principles of Biochemistry II
- Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (WIC)
Concentration Electives
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Eight
- Advanced Biological Chemistry Laboratory (WIC)
- Physical Biochemistry
Concentration Electives
General Electives
Chemistry Concentration
Semester One
- General Chemistry I (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry I (KBS) or General Chemistry I Boost (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Semester Two
- General Chemistry II (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry I
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- General University Physics I (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry II
- General University Physics II (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (WIC)
- Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- Intermediate Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry I
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- Analytical Chemistry II
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Ii (WIC)
- Physical Chemistry II
- Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Chemistry Upper-Division Elective (CHEM 40000 level)
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Introductory Biological Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry III
- Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Lab
General Electives
Industrial Chemistry Concentration
Semester One
- General Chemistry I (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry I (KBS) or General Chemistry I Boost (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- General Chemistry II (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry I
- Probability and Statistics for Life Sciences or Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- General University Physics I (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Career Pathways in Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry II
- General University Physics II (KBS) (KLAB)
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS)
Semester Five
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (WIC)
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Foreign Language
Semester Six
- Analytical Chemistry II
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II (WIC)
- Elementary Physical Chemistry Laboratory
- Introduction to Materials Physics
Concentration Elective
Foreign Language
Semester Seven
Chemistry Elective
Concentration Electives
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Eight
- Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Concentration Elective
General Electives
Materials Chemistry Concentration
Semester One
- General Chemistry I (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry I (KBS) or General Chemistry I Boost (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS) or Honors General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry I
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- General University Physics I (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Introduction to Materials Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry II
- General University Physics II (KBS) (KLAB)
Semester Five
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Organic Materials Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry I
Foreign Language
Semester Six
- Inorganic Chemistry III
- Inorganic Materials Chemistry
- Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Lab
- Physical Chemistry II
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Kent Core Requirement
Chemistry Electives
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Analytical Chemistry II
- Introductory Biological Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry Laboratory
General Electives
Program Outcome
Accreditation
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply chemical knowledge to their profession
- Develop their abilities to plan and execute chemical experiments
- Prepare and deliver written and oral scientific reports
Program Tuition Fee
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