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2009-2010 Academic Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Published Catalog]

Chemistry (B.S)


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The chemistry program covers the five main branches of chemistry, namely organic, biochemistry, inorganic, physical and analytical. In addition students may specialize in clinical analysis or industrial chemistry. In all cases theoretical and applied knowledge are both reinforced and supplemented by a diverse selection of experimental work, a necessary facet of chemistry.

Bachelor of Science

The objective of the B.Sc. chemistry major is to train students in both the theory and practice of the major branches of chemistry. Our broad chemistry training prepares students to work in such diverse field as research and development, teaching, quality control and industrial production The specializations enhance the career marketability of chemistry graduates.

A student who intends to major in chemistry must complete Chemistry 105 and 115 with a minimum of a B average, or if declaring the major before the completion of these two courses, should have obtained a minimum of 80% in Thanawia Amma science or equivalent in other certificates.

A total of 131 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in chemistry:

Core Curriculum (30-42 credits)


The science requirements of the core curriculum electives are satisfied by the collateral requirements of the major.

Electives (4-16 credits)


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