Chemistry
Division of Science and Mathematics
The Chemistry programs provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and techniques commensurate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for teaching science courses in secondary education with emphasis in chemistry for a Composite in Chemistry Education, B.S. Ed. The student pursuing these degrees may plan a professional or industrial vocation or pursue a graduate degree or students are provided with a broad base of knowledge, which permits certification in grades 7-12 in North Dakota.
Admission to Chemistry Majors
All admission criteria are monitored and enforced by the discipline faculty. Admission to the Chemistry major requires that the student:
- Complete CHEM 121, CHEM 122, and CHEM 341 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
- Have an institutional cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
- Have satisfactory communication skills as demonstrated by successful completion of ENGL 110 and ENGL 120 or ENGL 125 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
- Have satisfactory mathematics skills as demonstrated by successful completion of MATH 103 or a higher level math course with a minimum grade of “C.”
- Complete an oral interview with the discipline faculty.
Final approval of the discipline faculty is contingent upon their professional judgment following consideration of documentation and faculty assessment.