Chemistry
A variety of degree options are available in Chemistry at SVSU, including concentrations in chemistry, biochemistry, business chemistry, chemical physics, and chemistry teacher certification.
Why SVSU?
- The Chemistry Laboratories at SVSU are state-of-the-art and remarkably well equipped; students are taught to use of all of the instruments with actual hands-on experience.
- SVSU offers a program of study approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), which is the most prestigious organization for chemists.
- The average class size at SVSU is only 24 students, allowing for meaningful interation between faculty and students.
Degree Programs
Majors
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry -- curriculum
In addition to the standard major in Chemistry, an alternate program approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is available. There is also a course of study with emphasis on Environmental Chemistry available.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry -- curriculum
An interdisciplinary major, with no minor required. A total of fifty-six hours in biology and chemistry is required. In addition a year of calculus, a year of physics, a year of a modern foreign language, and a semester of computer science are required.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Chemistry -- curriculum
An interdisciplinary major, with no minor required. Nineteen hours in finance, law, management, and marketing are required. Fifty-six hours of electives are required, including thirty hours of chemistry (with one 400-level course), seven additional credits in business courses, eight credits in physics, eight credits in mathematics, and one three-hour course in computer programming.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Physics -- curriculum
An interdisciplinary major, with no minor required. Two years of calculus and a computer programming course are required. Thirty credits in chemistry, including physical chemistry and one 400-level course are required. Twenty credits in physics, including nine credits at the 300-400 level. Finally, a year of a modern foreign language is required.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry, Teacher Certification -- curriculum
Minors
- Minor in Chemistry -- curriculum
An 18-credit minor available to students pursuing other major programs of study.
- Minor in Chemistry, Teacher Certification -- curriculum
Minors in Biochemistry, Business Chemistry, and Chemical Physics are not available.