Chemistry - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Chemistry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Science is for those who wish to prepare for graduate study in chemistry or who will become professional chemists. Within the degree a student may also choose to specialize in biochemistry, business, environmental, and forensic chemistry and/or receive certification from the American Chemical Society (ACS), 1155 Sixteenth St. S.W., Washington, D.C., 20036. Students are encouraged to seek ACS certification but it should be understood that ACS certification is not a requirement for graduate study or employment as a chemist. The Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Science is designed primarily for students who wish to complete a major in chemistry but will specialize in areas related to it. Students complete a group of core courses, along with additional courses that will lead to a specialization in biochemistry, business, and environmental or forensic chemistry. Knowledge of computer programming is recommended for majors in chemistry. The department enforces the following retention policy: A grade point average of at least 2.0 in a student's chemistry courses is required on completion of the first 22 hours of formal chemistry course work. A student cannot repeat a course or its equivalent in which a grade of B or better was earned without the consent of the department. Any exception will require written approval of the chair of undergraduate advisement. A minimum gpa of 2.0 in chemistry course work is needed in order for a student to receive a degree in chemistry. Students will meet with a departmental advisor each semester for planning, monitoring progress, and approval of courses appropriate to their goals and interests. Students taking a laboratory course will be required to purchase a notebook or laboratory exercise book. Students are required to wear approved safety glasses in the laboratory at all times. All students enrolled in a chemistry class that includes a laboratory session will be assessed a breakage charge for all glassware broken. The amount assessed will be based on actual replacement costs. A fee will also be assessed if a student fails to check in his/her locker at the end of the semester. View more details on Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.