Chemistry
Chemistry encompasses a study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. It includes the creation of new materials with useful and interesting properties such as drugs, plastics and industrial catalysts. Chemical methods are developed to detect and quantify substances that may have escaped into the environment or are beneficial trace components of foods. Chemical theories and models may help explain and then counteract phenomena like acid rain, ozone depletion and the development of certain diseases. Careers in chemistry can take many forms. UW-Eau Claire has developed four major emphases under the guidance of the American Chemical Society to meet the needs of students and the society they will serve.
Why study chemistry?
- As a chemistry major, you'll be prepared for many different roles in science and often advance quickly in your career because of the major’s broad, multidisciplinary nature and your ability to transfer knowledge between scientific disciplines.
- You'll find an array of career options and opportunities available to you including the technical areas of industrial and biotech research, product development and environmental protection, forensic chemistry, teaching, chemical sales and marketing.
- Medical, dental and veterinary professional schools require a very strong background in chemistry, and many students choose chemistry majors because of the excellent preparation for admission.
- Chemistry graduates have a higher success rate at getting into medical school as compared to any other science major.
- With an education in chemistry, you'll establish a background to go into areas such as patent law, science writing or pharmacy.
- The logic and analytical skills developed in chemistry will enhance your ability to find solutions in any field.
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Career options
- Become a research chemist and investigate and evaluate new ideas, theories and materials for a corporation.
- Work as a product development chemist and develop products for industry or government
- Work for an environmental-related agency.
- Teach chemistry at the secondary level, or obtain your master's and doctorate degrees and teach at a college or university or work in industry.
- Combine chemistry and business for a position in sales, marketing or technical service.
- Become a physician or dentist, combining your science aptitude with patient care.
Undergraduate programs
To meet the needs of students and the society they will serve, the UW-Eau Claire chemistry department has developed four major emphases under the guidance of the American Chemical Society. Broad professional options are provided by the A.C.S. and liberal arts majors which allow entry into all fields of physical and life-sciences. The teaching and chemistry/with business emphasis majors offer opportunities for some specialization. Opportunities in biochemistry and molecular biology are available in a comprehensive major provided by the biology and chemistry departments. The latter program also is an effective entry point to graduate programs in pharmacology, molecular biology and medical, dental and veterinary schools.
High school preparation
- The typical entry in the chemistry major track is Chemistry 115. To be enrolled in Chemistry 115, the student is expected to have completed high school chemistry and mathematics with a reasonable proficiency. Students entering without high school chemistry or mathematics will find that they are not well prepared. Such students do have the option of entering a slower track sequence, which begins with Chemistry 103.
- All students who May 10, 20077 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Freshman course work (sample first year)
Fall semester
- Chem 115, Chemical Principles, 6 credits
- Math 114, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, 4 credits
- Engl 110, Introduction to College Writing, 5 credits
- General education course, 0-3 credits
Spring semester
- Chem 218, Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry, 3 credits
- Math 215, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II, 4 credits
- General education courses, 6-9 credits
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