College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Chemistry and 物理
Why Choose Our Program?
The Department of Chemistry and 物理 offers both a major and minor in Chemistry. The chemistry major at JU is designed to provide students with a strong, broad-based conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles 的化学 to foster effective, lifetime learning. The chemistry minor provides students pursuing another career in the 科学s with a solid background in chemistry. These programs prepare students for careers or graduate studies in chemistry-based fields including education, engineering, environmental 科学, forensic laboratories, geology, industry, medicine, and regulatory agencies.
The Department of Chemistry and 物理关于 the Major
The Chemistry major Biochemistry track is designed to provide both the conceptual framework and the practical experience necessary to prepare students for careers in the biomedical field, chemistry or related fields, as well as graduate school in Biochemistry. In addition, this major provides excellent preparation for students planning to attend medical, dental, or pharmacy school upon graduation. This track also provides flexibility for a student who might want to earn a double major. Students will:
- Develop a strong, broad-based conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles 的化学.
- Master specific laboratory techniques in analytical, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry.
- 应用 conceptual learning and lab techniques through undergraduate research experience.
- Analyze, criticize and summarize research projects from inception to completion.
- Develop scientific communication skills in both oral and writing though publication and presentation, in both course work and professional venues.
- Execute critical thinking skills through related coursework and research experience that will enable problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor in Biochemistry的职业道路
研究生s from JU’s Chemistry programs have found success in a variety of careers. Many go on to graduate and professional schools, specializing in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and neuro科学. Some of the employers JU Chemistry alumni work with include 任务,默克公司 & Co., South Florida Water Management, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and 埃克森美孚.
A degree in Chemistry prepares students to pursue careers in a variety of field, including:
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- Chemical Analysis
- Molecular Biology
- 教育
- 取证
- Medical Research
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Preparation
- 毒理学
- Environmental Science
- Science Journalism
- Veterinary Medicine
- 药店
关于 Our Minor
The Chemistry minor is a great addition to a degree program for any student wanting to pursue a career in the 科学s. While successfully paired with any major on campus, the majority of our minors major in biology, marine 科学, physics, math and computing 科学. The 20-credit minor provides a solid foundation in chemistry with 12 credits of required courses and 8 credits of upper-level chemistry electives.
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Contact Information Department of Chemistry & 物理
Merritt Penticoff 132
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7325