{"id":28,"date":"2024-02-02T16:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/catalog\/2019-2020\/html\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/department-of-physical-sciences\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:05:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:05:09","slug":"physical_sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/catalog-2024-2025\/college_of_sciences_and_technology\/physical_sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES"},"content":{"rendered":"

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138 Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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985-448-4502<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Dou, Lo, D. Wayment (Head), C. Young.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Marlow, K. Young.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Adams, Alivio, Bergeron, He, Vershinin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Beyer, Ledet, X. Wayment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences offers courses in astronomy, chemistry, geology, physical science and physics. The University awards from this department the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Two of the concentrations for the B.S. degree lead to degrees certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training (CPT).<\/a><\/p>\n

Chemistry Program<\/h4>\n

The University awards the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry to a student who completes the minimum requirements of the College Sciences and Technology and earns a minimum grade of C in required mathematics and physical science courses. The curriculum provides both experimental and theoretical work in the five principal branches of chemistry – analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical. The Chemistry Program is designed to be flexible and to allow students to choose elective courses best suited for their future career goals.<\/p>\n

The Chemistry curriculum offers six concentrations: Professional Chemistry (CHPR), Biochemistry (CHBC), Pre-Medical\/Pre-Dental Chemistry (CHDM), Pre-Pharmacy (CHPH), General Chemical Sciences (CHSC), and Chemistry Education (CHED). The CHPR and CHBC concentrations lead to a Bachelor of Science degree that is ACS certified. The CHPR concentration is designed for students preparing for graduate school or for work in industry in chemistry or a related science. The CHBC concentration is for students with career interests in biochemistry and the biomolecular sciences. The CHDM concentration is for students who will be seeking admission to medical, dental, or related professional school. The CHPH concentration is designed such that a student will earn a B.S. degree in Chemistry while preparing for Pharmacy school. Colleges of Pharmacy are increasingly admitting students who have earned undergraduate degrees. If you intend to seek admission to Pharmacy without completing your undergraduate degree, work closely with your advisor in Chemistry and Physical Sciences to plan your curriculum. The CHED concentration prepares students to become certified high school chemistry teachers. Finally, the CHSC concentration is a non-ACS-certified program designed to equip students with a general study of chemistry.<\/p>\n

Students majoring in pre-professional curricula like Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Optometry who leave ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ for professional school before completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry may have completed all requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree and would be entitled to receive that degree. Such students should contact the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences for an assessment of eligibility.<\/p>\n

In addition, some coursework completed at professional schools may be applicable toward the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Therefore, students who leave ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ before completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree and who attend professional school may have completed acceptable coursework toward the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and would be entitled to receive that degree. Such students should contact the Department of Physical Sciences for an assessment of eligibility.<\/p>\n

Minor<\/h4>\n

A minor in Chemistry must include CHEM 105, 106, 111, 112 (or 110 or 113 and 114), 221, 222, 226, 300, 302 and at least 3 additional semester hours chosen from other chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses used for the chemistry minor.<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry<\/h4>\n