Research chemistry degree students can enroll in classes to study nanotechnology and environmental chemistry as well as more traditional areas in chemistry, Monica Baloga, Ph.D., has been recognized as an Outstanding Teacher at Florida Tech

BS - Chemistry-Research Chemistry

What is a Research Chemistry degree?

Florida Tech research chemistry degree graduates are in demand. With research opportunities beginning as early as the freshman year, many of our students are published researchers by t he time they graduate. Our research chemistry degree students are sought by the most prestigious graduate schools, and all are employed in chemistry pursuits. With small classes, enthusiastic faculty, outstanding laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, why would you study chemistry anywhere else?

Advantages

Why Florida Tech: Enjoy small classes and individualized attention Work with enthusiastic faculty on publishable research projects Use state-of-the-art instrumentation in excellent laboratory facilities Gain personalized research and training opportunities at the undergraduate level

The Numbers: The chemistry department has 13 faculty members whose broad research interests cover most major areas of chemistry

Facilities: The department's research space is located in the new 70,000 sq ft Olin Physical Science Center. This facility houses faculty members' offices and research laboratories as well as classrooms, teaching laboratories, conference rooms and the Chemistry Department's main office. Space has been designated for several instrumentation rooms, including an NMR facility that houses three NMR spectrometers (360, 300 and 60 MHz). Rooms for photochemistry, glassblowing and computational chemistry are also available. The building provides 51 laboratories (14 teaching and 21 research), consolidates faculty offices and enhances the use of technology in teaching the physical sciences. Upwards of 1000 students use the building on any given day.

Learning

Research: All undergraduate research chemistry degree students participate in research at Florida Tech. Many students are co-authors of published research papers by the time they graduate and gain the opportunity to present their work at American Chemical Society national and regional meetings. A few research programs unique to Florida Tech exist in medical chemistry, bio-organic chemistry, polymer chemistry and space-related chemistry.

Future Outcomes

Outcomes - Grad School: Our students are in great demand at the most prestigious graduate schools. Approximately 70% of students continue their studies in graduate programs at universities such as: Columbia University Emory University Georgia Tech Penn State Princeton University University of Florida University of North Carolina

Outcomes - Career and Salary: Florida Tech research chemistry degree graduates secure jobs in the chemical industry, health care, analytical services, environmental consulting, government labs, academia and industries such as electronics, materials and biotechnology. Alumni are employed by companies such as: Bristol-Meyers-Squibb Florida Solar Energy Center Merck and Co. Motorola NASA Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Proctor and Gamble Sherwin Williams

Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

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NOTE: This plan contains information approved too late for inclusion in the printed 2012–2013 University Catalog (Senior year).

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry–Research Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Research Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. This program prepares the graduate for the many diverse career opportunities available to the chemist in government, private industry and academia.

Research chemistry students receive an ACS-certified degree by following this program plan. Research chemistry is the best choice for those who wish to pursue an advanced degree after graduation and are interested in a career in chemical research. This program features a full year of undergraduate research during the senior year.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Research Chemistry must complete the minimum course requirements as indicated. Deviation from the recommended program can be made only with the approval of the student’s adviser and the concurrence of the department head.

Because the subject matter in general chemistry forms a critically important foundation for all of the advanced chemistry courses, both CHM 1101 and CHM 1102 must be passed with grades of at least C before taking any other chemistry courses.

To enter the senior year of the research chemistry option, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all chemistry courses at the end of the fall semester of the junior year is required.

Freshman Year

*Credit can be obtained based on College Board Advanced Placement examinations taken prior to enrollment at Florida Tech. Students interested in receiving advanced-placement credit for chemistry should take the College Board Advanced Chemistry examination and request that the results be sent to Florida Tech.

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 130

Not all humanities core courses are offered online or every term; check the current schedule of classes for humanities core options.

Dual-degree Option in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

This option requires approximately one additional year of study and allows the student to complete bachelor’s degrees in both chemistry and chemical engineering.