2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Mission
The mission of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is to:
- Increase the general culture of all students;
- Prepare high school science teachers;
- Provide basic training for preprofessional students in medicine, engineering and other professional fields; and
- Prepare biochemistry, chemistry, and biochemistry and molecular biology majors for graduate study or industrial work.
Program Information
The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to biochemistry , biochemistry and molecular biology , and chemistry majors. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in physical science with emphasis in chemistry is awarded to students seeking teacher licensure. A minor is offered in chemistry .
As a rule, students with ACT math scores below 28 (SAT Math below 660) need leveling work before taking MATH 201 . Students with ACT Math scores between 19 and 21 (SATMath between 510 and 530) should take MATH 105 (3 hours); those with ACT math scores between 22 and 24 (SAT Math between 540 and 580) should take MATH 151 (3 hours) and MATH 152 (2 hours); those with ACT math scores between 25 and 27 (SAT Math between 590 and 640) should take MATH 171 (5 hours). Leveling work decreases the hours of electives in the biochemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, and chemistry majors and increases the total hours in physical science with emphasis in chemistry major.
A nonrefundable fee is required in each course that has a laboratory.
Senior chemistry, biochemistry, and biochemistry and molecular biology majors must take the Major Field Achievement Test (MFAT) during their final semester.
Faculty
Chair: Dennis Matlock, Ph.D.
Professors:
Dennis Matlock, Ph.D.
Dennis Province, Ph.D.
Keith Schramm, Ph.D.
Associate Professors:
Kevin Stewart, Ph.D.
Cindy White, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor:
Michael Gutierrez, Ph.D.
Jaime Murphy, Ph.D.
Instructor:
Melinda Huff, M.S.
Lecturer:
Heather Hollandsworth, M.S.E.
ProgramsBachelor of ArtsBachelor of ScienceNon-Degree
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