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majors must select one of eight areas of concentration, preferably
in their sophomore year. Undecided majors and those who are
considering chemistry as a possible major are strongly encouraged
to take CHEM 1002 in their second semester; this course will
alert them to the various career opportunities in Chemistry
in time to make an appropriate decision. The different concentrations
can be grouped according to whether or not they prepare the
student for an active career in chemistry or for another
profession, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine,
or education.
Active
Careers in Chemistry. These concentrations are recommended
for students who seek a professional career in chemistry
or plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry or a closely
related field. Some are certified by the American Chemical
Society. Students successfully completing those concentrations
will receive a certificate upon graduation.
The
biological
chemistry concentration strengthens the student's
knowledge in the chemistry and structure of living systems.
The chemical
physics concentration emphasizes understanding
chemical systems based on fundamental physical, mathematical
and theoretical principles. The chemistry
concentration provides a broad background in chemistry;
it is recommended to students who desire a career in chemistry
but do not yet know which branch of chemistry best suits
them.
The
environmental
concentration is recommended for preparation as a chemical
professional or for entrance to graduate study in chemistry,
but with an environmental emphasis. This is a joint program
with Southern University, and some of the environmental
chemistry courses may be offered in alternate semesters
at LSU and SUBR with cross registration possible in both
directions.
The
materials
concentration makes the connection between chemistry and
a wide range of practical materials used to fabricate electronic,
optical and other devices. The polymer
concentration is designed for students with career objectives
in the science of synthetic or biological macromolecules,
including plastics.
Chemistry
for Other Professions. The pre-professional
concentration is designed primarily for students who will
apply for graduate education in another profession, such
as medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. The chemistry
and a second discipline concentration allows
students to develop their interests and abilities in other
disciplines outside of chemistry, whether or not graduate
education is contemplated. Students may choose second disciplines
such as computer science, biological sciences, geology,
engineering, business administration, ecology, history,
foreign languages, oceanography and coastal sciences, political
science, s! ociology and others.
Minor
in chemistry. Requirements are a minimum of 20 semester
hours of chemistry, including at least two laboratory courses
and at least three semester hours at the 3000 or 4000 level,
but excluding Chemistry 3900.
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