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Major Courses | Minor Courses | Chemical Eng. Program | Cert. in Second. Ed.
The course of study in chemistry at Carlow University is designed to provide the research skills needed by every chemist. Chemists find jobs in a wide variety of areas across industry, academia, and government. A chemistry degree also prepares the student for graduate or professional school. The program provides instruction in each of the four important subdisciplines of chemistry: organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Laboratory skills are emphasized throughout.
Students who are seeking employment in some of the nontraditional areas can choose a program with an emphasis in biology, marketing and management, technical communications, or math and computer science.
Students interested in teaching at the high school level can choose an emphasis in secondary education that leads to a degree in chemistry with teaching certification.
Chemistry Major
Required courses
| Required Courses - Chemistry Major |
| Course # |
Description |
Credits |
| CHM 111 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHM 112 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHM 212 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
| CHM 221 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHM 222 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHM 301 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHM 302 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
| CHM 311 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| CHM 399/401 |
Junior Seminar |
1 each |
| CHM 402/403 |
Senior Experience |
2 each |
| CHM 423 |
Advanced Experimental Techniques in Chemistry |
3 |
+ two electives depending on program emphasis. At least three of the required chemistry core courses plus Junior Seminar and Senior experience must be taken in residence at Carlow University.
Required Support Courses: Each student must complete Mathematics through Calculus III (MAT 201), Physics with Calculus (PCS 221 and PCS 222), Foundations of Molecular and Cell Biology (BIO 120), Experimental Methods in Molecular and Cell Biology (BIO 121) and Computer Applications for Science and Mathematics (CHM 151).
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Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Program
Carlow University students majoring in chemistry have the opportunity to pursue a five year course of study leading to a BS in Chemistry from Carlow University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Information on specific course requirements for this program is available directly from the Department of Chemistry and Physics.
Certification in Secondary Education in Chemistry
Secondary education candidates must complete the chemistry major and meet the requirements in secondary education certification as outlined by the School of Education. Students are also required to serve as laboratory assistants for one semester to receive training in laboratory design, development, and evaluation.
Chemistry Minor
A minimum of six chemistry courses, plus MAT 152, must be completed. At least two of these courses must be taken at Carlow University.
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