How is the General Chemistry major different from the Biochemistry/Chemistry majors?
The Biochemistry/Chemistry major is designed for students who plan on attending graduate school in Chemistry (or a related field) or a professional school in the health sciences. The General Chemistry major is designed for students who need a chemistry background for their career, but do not necessarily want to go into a career in industry, research, or medicine. It gives students a strong background in chemistry knowledge, but allows them to choose 6 upper division electives from any department that correlate to their career of choice. It is a good major for students who would like to be patent lawyers, science teachers, or another field that would require a science background. To apply for this major, students must meet with a Chemistry counselor in 4009 Young Hall and plan their electives. Students can then fill out a petition to change majors and write a proposal about why they want to be in this major and how their specific electives will help them toward their career of choice. T
