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2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Chemistry - Pre-Medical Science Option, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus


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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Pre-Medical Science Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Core Curriculum
  • Option(s) Courses

Requirements


Subtotal: 54


Pre-Medical Science Option


This program is for students interested in attending a medical professional program after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in medical school, dental school, or optometry school. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to biochemistry.

Subtotal: 25


Select Two of the Following:


Subtotal: 7-8

Total: 86-87


Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 16


Subtotal: 15


Subtotal: 17


CHEM 330  is offered Fall, Odd Years.

Subtotal: 14


PHYS 251 /PHYS 251L  is offered Spring, Even Years.

Fifth Semester


Subtotal: 16


CHEM 461 /CHEM 461L  and PHYS 252 /PHYS 252L  are offered Fall, Even Years.

Sixth Semester


Subtotal: 15


CHEM 462 /CHEM 462L  is offered Spring, Odd Years.

Subtotal: 15-16


CHEM 330  and CHEM 420  are Fall, Odd Years.

Eighth Semester


Subtotal: 15-16


CHEM 460  is offered Spring, Even Years.

Student Learning Outcomes


A student successfully completing the Chemistry major or minor will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge across the curriculum. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
  2. Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
  4. Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
  5. Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)

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