Biochemistry
Objectives
The Chemistry program prepares students for professional work in chemistry,
biochemistry, graduate school and teaching. In view of the diversity of goals
students bring to the study of chemistry or biochemistry, the department
offers both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
The B.A. degree is recommended primarily for students who plan to enter
fields related to chemistry or biochemistry, where graduate work is not required.
Students should realize the additional course work may be needed to prepare
them adequately to achieve their goals. The B.S. degree is recommended for
students who intend to pursue graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry.
High School Teaching Certificate (Grades 6-12)
The Department of Biology features a fully approved teacher education program
which prepares candidates to teach in grades 6-12 in Illinois public and private
schools. The program is approved by the State Teacher Certification Board in
conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education and includes all the
requirements for a major in Biology. Biology majors will declare a minor in
Secondary Education and should consult with advisors in both the Department
of Biology and the School of Education.
The requirements for this program are the core course for the Biology Major
with the appropriate support course for the B.A. or the B.S. degree in Biology.
Students selecting the B.A. degree must take 02-144 Earth Science (also required
for B.S./Secondary Education majors), 02-496 Research Methods, and two semesters
of Physics.
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