Nuts and Bolts of the Chemistry

Curriculum

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

21 Full-time Faculty

Analytical (2)

Biological (5)

Inorganic (3)

Organic (3)

Physical (4)

General (4)

Department of Chemistry &

BiochemistryChemistry Degree Programs Tailored to Your Interests

and the Demands of the Future Workforce

Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Accredited)Chemistry Concentration

Biochemistry ConcentrationBiochemistry/Pre-medicine Concentration

Industrial Chemistry Concentration Materials Chemistry Concentration

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Science

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department of Chemistry &

Biochemistry

B.S. with Chemistry Concentration

- Traditional Chemistry degree program

- Accredited by American Chemical Society

- Broad and deep preparation across full breadth of chemistry including biochemistry

- Includes broad range of chemistry electives

- Undergraduate research strongly encouraged

Ideal preparation for: graduate school in chemistryemployment in chemical industry

(including pharmaceutical & materials industries)

Kelly

Yale U

Mike

U Illinois

Noah

Cal Tech

Department of Chemistry &

Biochemistry

B.S. with Biochemistry Concentration

- a strong chemistry core (somewhat fewer hours)

- strong Biochemistry/Molecular Biology component

- Biology courses (Biological Foundations, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology)

- somewhat fewer requirements in mathematics

- flexible electives (chemistry, biology, biotechnology, research) depending on interests & career goals

Excellent Preparation for:

- Pharmacy School (PCAT)

NEOMED – 15 guaranteed places/year

NEOMED Articulation Agreement: with careful planning, can complete B.S. degree in 3 years through transfer of 15 cr h of biology & concentration electives back from NEOMED

- Biochemistry graduate school

- Industrial career in biochemistry

B.S. with Biochemistry Concentration

B.S. with Biochemistry-Premedicine/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Osteopathy Concentration

- closely related to traditional Biochemistry concentration

- excellent preparation for medical & dental school (MCAT, DAT)

- additional Physiology requirement (needed for MCAT & DAT)

- additional elective options (e.g. Anatomy) helpful for MCAT

- new (2015) MCAT exam: much higher emphasis on biochemistry - this is perhaps the best degree

path toward medical school

Ian,

U Maryland

dental school

Jesus, Indiana U (Ph.D./MD)

Katherine, U Toledo (MD)

Fre, Penn State (MD)

Bill, Ohio U

osteopathic medicine

Department of Chemistry &

Biochemistry

B.S. with Industrial Chemistry Concentration(available starting Fall 2016)

- Closely related to traditional Chemistry degreeSomewhat fewer core chemistry requirements

- Similar rigor in math - One year of physics, plus Materials Physics- Career Pathways in Chemistry- Internship in Chemistry course option- Industrially relevant electives (15 ch h): - four materials chemistry courses- industrial safety, patent law, financial accounting

Ideal preparation for: employment in chemical industry

Department of Chemistry &

Biochemistry

B.S. with Materials Chemistry Concentration(currently undergoing overhaul)

- Closely related to traditional Chemistry degree program

- Similar rigor in math & physics- Accredited by American Chemical Soc.- Emphasis in junior/senior years on

various aspects of materials chemistry(nanomaterials, polymers, etc)

- Includes broad range of chemistry electives

- Undergraduate research strongly encouraged

Ideal preparation for: graduate school in materials chemistry/materials scienceemployment in chemical industry

including materials industries

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Combined B.S./M.S. Degree

- ~5.0 – 5.5 year program

- Use 12 credits of graduate courses to substitute for undergraduate requirements

- Much more extensive research experience - complete M.S. Thesis rather than Senior Honors Thesis

- Deeper coursework preparation in one or more sub-disciplines of chemistry

Ideal preparation for: graduate school in chemistry (Ph.D.)employment in chemical industry

including pharmaceutical & materials industries

Jonathan

U Illinois, Ph.D.

Chemistry Degree Programs: Core Courses

Freshman Year Credit Hrs Sophomore Year Credit Hrs.

General Chem. lecture I & II 8 Organic Chem. lecture I & II 6 General Chem. lab I & II 2 Organic Chem. lab I & II 2

Inorganic Chem. I 2

Math (Calculus, Statistics) 7-10 Physics I & II (lecture/lab) 10

[Biological Foundations 4] [Math (Calculus) 3][Cell Biology & Genetics 7][Career Pathways in Chemistry 1]

Chemistry Degree Programs: Junior and Senior Year Courses

- varies depending on track chosen

- typically includes Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology courses

- broad range of advanced elective courses

- undergraduate research experience strongly encouraged

Additional Liberal Education (“Kent Core”)

Courses

• Take a range of additional broadening courses outside sciences, spread throughout the four years

• Includes:

First Year Experience 1 h

Composition 6 h

Humanities & Fine Arts 9 h

Social Sciences 6 h

Foreign Language 8 h

Study Abroad

Kent State has exchange programs with several universities

• some Chemistry & Biochemistry majors go for 1-2 semesters in junior year

U of Leicester (UK)

U of Sussex (UK)

U of Ulster (UK)

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

all lecture courses taught by full-time faculty

small class sizes (less than 30) in manychemistry major courses• many junior- and senior-year lecture courses• all lab courses

• Honors General Chemistry• close student/teachercollaborations

• undergraduate research &Senior Honors Thesis

Award-winning teachers among chemistry faculty

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Questions? – ask us now

Or contact me:

Dr. Paul Sampson:

psampson@kent.edu

tel. (330) 672-2405