2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, B.S.


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Students interested in chemistry or biochemistry will pursue a B.S. degree. The B.S. degree is earned by completing the requirements listed below.

To permit proper course sequencing and completion of the program in a timely manner, declaring a chemistry or biochemistry major as soon as possible is imperative. With chemistry being a diverse field of study, students can earn a chemistry major with one of two concentrations: Business or Research. There are no concentration offerings associated with the biochemistry major. With the guidance of their academic advisor, students will select an emphasis consistent with their interests and career goals.

Students must complete the Millikin Program of Student Learning (MPSL) requirements unless he/she is a member of the Honor’s Program. All students are required to complete the College of Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement courses (three credits of both Historical Studies and Literature).

ACS Certified Degree


Students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry may earn an ACS certified degree. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the following courses:

Honors in Chemistry


Students are eligible for honors in chemistry at graduation if the following requirements are met: a grade point average ≥ 3.25; an honors caliber written thesis of undergraduate research; and a research presentation at an external scientific meeting. Designation of honors caliber requires the unanimous vote of a three-person evaluation team appointed by the Chemistry Department. The team consists of two Chemistry Department faculty members and one other representative, preferably chosen from another institution or the Research and Development Department of an industrial company.

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