Chemistry
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Chemistry is concerned with the structure and properties of substances and with the transformations they undergo. Modern chemistry is the cornerstone for a large number of professions and industries. The educational objectives of the chemistry department are threefold:
1. To experience the intellectual stimulation of studying a physical science;
2. To grasp the basic principles and techniques central to a variety of chemistry-related careers;
3. To prepare for graduate study in chemistry or related fields.
The chemistry major programs are based on a career-oriented concept and offer students an excellent opportunity to prepare for the study of medicine and dentistry, and to do advanced study in many fields of science.
The chemistry department offers major programs that lead to the B.A. or B.S. degree. The two degree curricula differ mainly in their arts and sciences content and advanced science course requirements. All students take courses in organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. For the B.S. degree, some additional advanced mathematics and science courses are required. Qualified students are encouraged to undertake a research program under the supervision of a faculty member.
The chemistry department offers several interdisciplinary options in which some of the chemistry and math courses required of B.S. chemistry majors have been replaced with required and elective courses focused on business, education, environmental science, or law and public policy. See the chemistry department for information regarding these options.
Degrees: |
B.S.
and B.S./M.S.
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Location: |
102 Hurtig
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Telephone: |
(617) 373-2822
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Department Chair: |
Graham Jones
gr.jones@neu.edu
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Head Advisor & Experiential Education
Advisor:
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Rein Kirss
r.kirss@neu.edu
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Cooperative Education
Coordinator:
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Craig Bettinson
cr.bettinson@neu.edu
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Transferring
to the major:
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A quality point average
of 2.5 is required in all chemistry, physics and math courses
taken. Acceptance into the major will be based on students meeting
the department’s criteria for admission and availability
of space in the program.
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Progress in the major:
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Students who began
as freshman chemistry majors must, after four semesters, have
completed 64 semester hours and the following courses with grades
of C or better: CHMU217, CHMU218, CHMU219, CHMU220, CHMU221,
CHMU222, CHMU315, CHMU316, CHMU317, CHMU318, CHMU321, CHMU322,
MTHU151, (or MTHU241), MTHU152 (or MTHU242), MTHU343 (or MTHU345),
PHYU145, PHYU146, PHYU147 and PHYU148 (or PHYU151, PHYU152,
PHYU153, and PHYU154)
Students who transferred into the majors must, after two
semesters in the major, have completed 64 semester hours and
the following courses with grades of C or better: CHMU211,
CHMU212, CHMU213, CHMU214, CHMU215, CHMU216, MTHU151 (or MTHU241),
MTHU152 (or MTHU242), PHYU145, PHYU146, PHYU147, PHYU148 (or
PHYU151, PHYU152, PHYU153, PHYU154) or equivalent courses.
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