Degrees
As expected, the Andrews University chemistry department faculty place a strong emphasis on the training of professional chemists and biochemists. However, the faculty are well aware of the unique opportunity to serve in the training of those who choose other professions such as agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, nutrition, dentistry, medicine, physics and veterinary medicine. Our degree programs and courses reflect this commitment.
Andrews University converted to the early semester system in the fall of 2000. The information given below describes the new departmental programs.
Core Courses 30 credits
CHEM131, 132, 200, 231, 232, 241, 242, 311, 312, 411, 412, 431, 441, BHCM421.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 38 credits
Major Requirements: Core plus CHEM415, 440.
Research/Cooperative Experience: An on-campus or off-campus research or cooperative educational experience. The student may satisfy this requirement by matriculating in CHEM495, HONS497, 498, or IDSC380.
Cognate Courses: CPTR125 or CPTR151; MATH141, 142; PHYS241, 242, 271, 272.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Approved Program) 44 credits
Major Requirements: Core plus CHEM440, 415, 432, 442; and one course selected from the following: CHEM470, 474, or 475.
Research/Cooperative Experience: An on-campus or off-campus research or cooperative educational experience. The student may satisfy this requirement by matriculating in CHEM495, HONS497, 498, or IDSC380.
Cognate Courses: CPTR125 or CPTR151; MATH141, 142; PHYS241, 242, 271, 272.
Courses in economics and marketing are strongly recommended. A reading knowledge of German or French, although not required for professional undergraduate education in chemistry, is strongly recommended, particularly for students planning advanced study in science.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 34 credits
Major Requirements: Core plus BCHM422, 430.
Cognate Courses: BIOL165, 166; MATH141, 142; PHYS141, 142 (or PHYS241, 242, 271, 272); and two courses selected from BIOL371, 372; FDNT485; ZOOL315, 464, 465.
Students desiring a career in biochemistry might be better served by adding the biochemistry courses to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree, but the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree can be strengthened by addition of at least CHEM415, 440, and 495.
Minor in Chemistry 20 credits
CHEM131, 132, 231, 232, plus 4 credits of major's level chemistry or biochemistry.
Secondary Teacher Certification
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry majors desiring secondary teacher certification should consult with the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum of the School of Education as early in their program as possible.