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Chemistry
Chemistry
is an excellent major for students interested in biochemistry, food science,
forensic science, medicine, medicinal chemistry, dentistry, pharmaceutical
chemistry, pharmacology, patent law, polymer science, chemical engineering,
environmental science, materials science and other interdisciplinary fields.
The major is also suited to students with a complementary interest in
other sciences, or in computers, education, economics or business.
Students graduating with a major in chemistry will have the necessary
knowledge to prepare them for a career in chemistry or for graduate school,
and the confidence and skill to succeed. They will have the ability to
read, understand, write and speak with clarity and understanding in technical
areas. They will constantly be applying critical thinking to their readings
in the technical literature. They will have developed good laboratory
skills and be familiar with modern instrumentation and with the use of
computers in technical fields. They will have developed the skills necessary
to analyze their data and to draw conclusions from it.
Required
Courses for the Chemistry Major (B.A.)
Required
Courses for the Chemistry Major (B.S.)
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising
Office
| Investigative |
General |
Investigative
Objectivity
Reviewing relevant data
Applying concepts
Utilizing formulas
Problem identification
Gathering information
Perception of patterns/structures |
Physical
dexterity
Perception
Acute observational skills
Curiosity
Precision/accuracy
Creativity
Facility with technical instruments |
| Communications |
Analytical |
Technical
report preparing
Organizing/reporting data
Designing charts/graphs
Informing/explaining
Reporting
Writing technical information |
Factor
comparison
Logical thinking
Summarizing research findings
Attention to detail
Testing an idea/hypothesis
Developing theories
Clarifying problems |
| Computational |
Data
processing
Solving quantitative problems
Calculating
Tabulating data
Data analysis
Sampling for surveys/marketing |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| Government |
Forensic
Chemistry |
Government
Pollution control engineer
Product safety engineer
Petroleum inspector
Insecticides tester
Trouble locator/test desk
Nutrition analyst
Patent law specialist
Utilities specialist
Cosmetic analyst
Quality control chemist
Pest control analyst |
Serologist
Odontologist
Criminalist
Spectroscopist
Jurisprudence specialist
Drug analyst
Toxicologist |
| Health |
Medical
doctor
Veterinarian
Dentist
Optometrist |
| Industrial/Manufacturing |
General |
Chemical
engineer
Petroleum engineer
Food processing manager
Sewer system supervisor
Water works supervisor
Market research analyst
Catalyst sales coordinator
Biomedical engineer
Operator/chemical reactor
Range manager
Physical assayer
Technical sales representative
Chemical lab technician
Applications manager
Textile chemist
Industrial hygienist
Product development chemist |
University/college
teacher
Primary/secondary education
Clinical dietician
Soil conservationist
Wood technologist
Fluid mechanic engineer
Biological Chemist
Analytic chemist
Organic chemist
Polymer chemist
Paint chemist
Meteorological chemist
Inorganic chemist
Pharmaceutical chemist
Radiochemist
Radiation health specialist
Physical chemist
Food technologist
Chemical oceanographer
Science journal editor
Scientific information/storage/
retrieval specialist
Public relations representative
Art conservator
Copy writer
Museum scientist
Solid state chemist
Enzymologist
Ceramic chemist
Process manager
Medical service representative |
| Research |
Chemist
Biochemist
Mineralogist
Cytologist
Physical metallurgist
Research dietician
Histopathologist
Horticulturalist
Hydrologist
Environmental analyst
Molecular biologist
Food chemist
Pathologist
Parasitologist
Microbiologist
Geneticist
Dairy technologist
Animal nutritionist
Animal scientist |
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Chemistry Careers
American
Chemical Society (ACS)
Council
on Undergraduate Research
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