化学主要研究物质, 能源, 以及它们的相互作用, 化学家的工作范围很广:
- 制造新的物质, 包括新材料和新药物.
- 设计新方法 制造已知的化合物.
- 分离并确定化学结构 自然产生的物质.
- 阐明化学机制 生物过程背后.
- 试着解释这些变化 重要经历.
- 开发和应用分析技术 for criminal investigations and 环境 problems.
- 销售化学品,教授化学,并应用 chemical knowledge to solve other societal and technological problems.
Chemists are also concerned about the effect their work and technology have on society and on individuals. They are in the forefront of efforts to make sure that technology serves humankind rather than vice versa.
在西雅图太平洋, the curriculum in this department is designed to serve you if you desire a career in chemistry, 生物化学, 或者科学教育, or if you are interested in pursuing further study in medicine, 牙科, 药店, 工程, 或者其他科学.
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This degree prepares you for graduate study in 生物化学 and molecular biology.
- 至少103学分; including 49 upper-division credits, are required for this major.
- 要在四年内完成这个学位, begin with CHM 1211 and MAT 1234 in the first quarter of your freshman year.
- 如果你对健康科学感兴趣, 指 职前健康课程.
If you are preparing for medical or dental school, 从事医疗技术工作, 药店, 或相关领域, 或者在中学教化学, 这个专业是为你准备的.
- A minimum 80 credits are required for this major, including 37 upper-division credits in chemistry.
- If you are interested in a career in medicine, 牙科, or other health-related fields, 指 职前健康课程.
This major is recommended if you intend to pursue a professional degree in chemistry or plan on graduate and other advanced work in chemistry, 分子生物学的某些方面, 毒理学, 法医科学.
- A minimum 100 credits are required for this major, including 52 upper-division credits in chemistry.
- 要在四年内完成这个学位, you should generally begin with CHM 1211 and MAT 1234 in the first quarter of your freshman year.
- 如果你打算读化学研究生, 附加数学(e).g., MAT 1236, MAT 3237, and MAT 3360) may be recommended by your faculty advisor.
- 本专业以推荐书为指导 的 美国化学学会 and should prepare you for graduate work in chemistry or for employment as a chemist.
进入并完成主修或辅修课程
In order to earn a degree, you must complete an academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, and students are not required to enter a major immediately upon admission to the University. 然而, you should enter a major by the end of your sophomore year to help ensure your timely completion of a degree. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should identify and enter their major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you wish to enter a major or minor in this department, 你可以选择一个程序使用在线 主修或副修申请表. You will receive an email notification of acceptance.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0或更高, 利用网络 主修或副修申请表 选择你的主修或辅修. You will receive an email notification of acceptance. Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- 如果你打算考教师资格证, 你应该保持最少3个.0的绩点.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, 课程进展, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year of admittance to the major or minor.
初级教师资格证
If you plan to obtain Residency Teacher Certification and are interested in teaching chemistry, 你必须主修 综合研究专业 主修自然科学.
The concentration consists of courses in biology, physics, and chemistry.
The advisor for the natural sciences concentration is, Dr. 卡拉·格雷(grayk5@gharsocho.com).
Further information on the elementary certification program is available in the 教育学院.
中学教师资格证
If you plan to obtain secondary Residency Teacher Certification, you should complete the requirements for a BA in 化学 and any additional requirements needed for certification. Information about secondary certification can be found in the 教育学院.