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Ken Ryan Program Description The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to providing a high caliber education in the disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry in an environment that encourages hands-on research participation by students. A large number of students (nearly 100) continuously participate in independent research programs under the direction of Department faculty. A number of Federally-funded grant programs, collectively grouped under the Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) Office, offer significant levels of financial support for these undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students who are in primarily the biomedical sciences. A research project is required in all options in the MS Chemistry program, and at the undergraduate level, can be used for elective credit in all but the BS Biochemistry degree. The Department offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Chemistry, Bachelors of Science degrees (B.S.) in Chemistry and in Biochemistry, and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Chemistry with thesis and comprehensive examination options, in addition to an option in Biochemistry. The Department also participates in the interdisciplinary B. S. in Natural Science program (Chemistry Option) which satisfies the subject mater requirements for the Single Subject credential in Science. Holders of the Single Subject teaching credential in another subject may supplement that credential with an authorization in chemistry for teaching chemistry at any grade up through grade 12. The Department additionally offers service courses in General Education (CHEM 158 & 159) as well as required inorganic and organic chemistry sequences for majors in other departments, chiefly the health sciences (e.g., nursing). There is also a Certificate Program in Industrial Chemistry for postbaccalaureate and graduate students.
Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
Primary LC Classes QD; TP Related LC Classes RS Chronological Coverage Emphasis is on contemporary materials to support the curriculum. Some historical material is selected which illustrates the development of the field over time.
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