Department of 化学与生物化学
Welcome to the Department of 化学与生物化学 at the 道成肉身的大学. One of six departments in the School of Mathematics, 科学与工程, it is designed to help develop the next generation of chemists, biochemists and chemically literate citizens by an integrated program of teaching and 研究.
Degree programs provide its students with a quality education and prepare students for productive careers in fields related to chemistry and biochemistry as well as further study in graduate programs and 专业学校. The department currently offers three different degree options and a minor to suit students’ wide range of career goals. With a complete array of instrumentation, the American Chemical Society certified department is comprised of 10 full-time faculty and additional support staff.
化学 and biochemistry faculty actively engage undergraduates in collaborative 研究 projects including an array of projects. 学生 may also be supported through our NSF Chemical Scholars program and the Welch foundation. Faculty and staff throughout the department aim to successfully guide students in the fulfillment of any of their future goals including teaching, 研究, 专业学校, 研究生院, 或者其他工作.
学生 majoring in chemistry and related sciences are invited to participate in 研究 with chemistry faculty. Under the direction of one or two faculty members, participants gain practical experience with chemistry by working on a project focused on a current topic in 研究. There are a variety of different projects going on in the department, some of which are briefly described below.
学生 can enroll in the 研究 course CHEM 4160/4260, participate in the Welch Summer 研究 Program or volunteer 研究 time with chemistry faculty. Projects started by one of these modes can be continued through others; a project started one summer in the Welch program can continue in the fall through CHEM 4260.
化学 研究 Course CHEM 4160/4260
学生 who want to enroll in the 研究 course should talk to different faculty members to find a project they are interested in with a professor who can supervise them. 学生 taking the course generally coordinate the times they will work each week with their supervising faculty members. 学生 invest an average of five to six hours per week for their work in CHEM 4260, though that varies depending on the supervising faculty and project. Either of these courses can be taken by students who have completed CHEM 1302 and 1102 (Chemical Principles II and Lab). CHEM 4260 is generally offered every fall and spring.
化学
学生 can choose from two chemistry degree programs. Bachelor of Science 在化学 degree, certified by the American Chemical Society, is designed to give students a strong foundation in the chemical sciences providing for employment or future study in a variety of specialized areas. This degree is recommended for students pursuing a career in chemical 研究, 工业或卫生专业. Bachelor of Arts 在化学 degree provides a solid chemical foundation and allows flexibility to study other areas. 许多学生正在完成一个B.A. 在化学 also pursue minors such as education or Business.
生物化学
理学学士(理学学士.S.) degree 在生物化学 is designed to give students a strong foundation in the chemical and biological sciences providing for employment or future study in a variety of specialized areas. This degree is recommended for students pursuing careers in biotechnology, 医学研究, pharmaceutical chemistry or the health professions.
B.S. 在生物化学 program offers a Pre-Medicine (pre-med) concentration for students wanting to pursue medical school after graduating with their bachelor's degree. The courses in the pre-med program are aligned with the admissions criteria for all medical schools in Texas and a large number in other states. This concentration is designed to prepare students for the medical school admissions exam (MCAT) and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed once in medical school.