Mapping your Chemistry Major
Your 91ÊÓƵרÇø experience is about so much more than just your chemistry major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a chemistry major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at 91ÊÓƵרÇø so that you are career ready for your journey beyond 91ÊÓƵרÇø.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
| Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education 301-696-3583 |
| Department of Chemistry & Physics | Chemistry (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I | 4 |
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Core -Foreign Language 101 (placement | 4 |
MATH 201 (pending placement) orENGL 100 Elements of Composition | 4 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II | 4 |
Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
Core- or Mathematics 202(placement) | 4 |
Core - ENGL 100 if not yet completed | 4 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 209 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 215 Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
PHYS 203 Intro Physics I | 4 |
Core | 3 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 270 Physical Science Literature | 3 |
PHYS 204 Intro Physics II | 4 |
Core | 3 |
Core | 3 |
| 17 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 301 Biological Chemistry I | 4 |
Core | 4 |
Core | 3 |
Core | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 402 Biological Chem II (optional) | 3 |
CHEM 405Inorganic Chem (alt yrs, odd) | 3 |
CHEM 324 Instr Methods (alt. yrs, even) | 4 |
Core | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 431 Quantum Mechanics Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 433 Quantum Mechanics Lab | 1 |
Elective- CHEM 401 Environmental | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 14 |
Spring Semester | Credits | ||||
CHEM 432 Thermo & Stat Mech Lecture | | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
Explore Free Radicals chemistry club and its engagement opportunities. | Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend department seminars every semester to gain insight about the current research and meet potential employers. | ||
If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest. | Conduct informational interviews with 91ÊÓƵרÇø College alumni working in the chemistry field. (Work with a Career Center counselor to identify individuals). | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Conduct informational interviews with 91ÊÓƵרÇø College alumni working in the chemistry field. | ||
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| Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the field. | |||
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| Attend department seminars every semester to gain insight about the current research and meet potential employers. |
Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that provide low or no-cost accounting services to those in need. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need chemistry interns. | Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships, consider competitive national experiences. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may be recruiting accounting new hires. |
Talk to health professions advisor for relevant testing requirements and other opportunities if you are interested in medical school or dental school or veterinary school. | Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need chemistry/biochemistry interns. | Attend and present at conferences of professional associations. |
Attend department seminars every semester to gain insight about the current research and meet potential employers. | If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field. | Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest. | |
| Attend department seminars every semester to gain insight about the current research and meet potential employers. | Attend and present at conferences of professional associations. |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in chemistry:
- Product development
- Process development
- Analysis
- Testing
- Biotechnology (using living organisms or cell processes to make useful products)
- Consulting
- Quality assurance/Quality control
- Management
- Environmental analyses
- Forensics
- Government:
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- National Institutes of Health
- Public health departments
- Industries:
- chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, feed, cosmetics, agricultural, environmental, petroleum, consumer products
- Private research labs and organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Consulting firms
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