主修和辅修化学和生物化学

化学 is primarily concerned with matter, energy, and their interactions. Chemists do a wide variety of things, such as:

  • Make new substances, including new materials and medicines.
  • 设计新的方法来制造已知的化合物.
  • Isolate and determine chemical structures of naturally occurring substances.
  • Elucidate the chemical mechanisms behind biological processes.
  • Attempt to explain the changes matter undergoes.
  • Develop and apply analytical techniques for criminal investigations and environmental problems.
  • 销售化学物质, 教化学, and apply chemical knowledge to solve other societal and technological problems.
化学课堂

Chemists are concerned about the effect their work and technology have on society and on individuals. They are at the forefront of efforts to make sure that technology serves humankind rather than vice versa.

在西雅图太平洋, the curriculum in this department is designed to serve you if you desire a career in chemistry, 生物化学, 或者科学教育, or if you are interested in pursuing further study in medicine, 牙科, 药店, 工程, 或者其他科学.

To qualify for admission to a 化学 and Biochemistry major or minor, you must have a minimum 2.7 grade point average in SPU CHM 1211 and 1212, or a minimum 2.3 cumulative grade point average in at least 10 credits of SPU CHM 3000-level courses.

Application may be made through the online Banner system for students. You must complete the major or minor requirements in effect when you are admitted to the major or minor.

Please note that the following CHM-prefix courses cannot be applied to 化学 and Biochemistry majors or minors: 1100, 1110, 1310, 1330, 1360, 2930, 和4930年.

Continuing students and advance transfers should consult the SPU本科生目录.

化学理学士

化学72学分, including 52 upper-division; an additional 13 credits in math and 15 in physics

This course of study is recommended for a professional degree in chemistry or for those interested in doing graduate and other advanced work in chemistry, 分子生物学的某些方面, 毒理学, 法医科学. It is guided by recommendations of the American Chemical Society and should prepare you for graduate work in chemistry or for employment as a chemist. In order to complete this degree in four years, generally you should begin with CHM 1211 and MAT 1234 in the first quarter of your freshman year.

查看化学学士学位的要求.

For students planning graduate studies in chemistry, additional mathematics (e.g., MAT 1236, MAT 3360, and MAT 3237) may be recommended by your advisor.

You are urged to seek advising by a member of the chemistry/生物化学 faculty as early in your program as possible.

化学学士

化学55学分, including 37 upper-division; an additional 10 credits in mathematics and 15 credits in physics

This option is suited for students preparing for medical or dental school, 医疗技术职业, 药店, 或相关领域, or to 教化学 at the secondary level. If you are interested in a career in medicine, 牙科, 或者其他健康相关领域, 你应该参考 职前健康课程.

查看化学学士学位的要求.

生物化学学士

化学和生物75学分, including 49 upper-division in biology and chemistry; an additional 13 credits in mathematics and 15 credits in physics

The molecular aspects of the life sciences call for an interdisciplinary course of study in chemistry and biology, plus background support in physics and mathematics. This degree prepares you for graduate study in 生物化学 and molecular biology. Biochemistry students interested in health sciences should refer to 学前健康科学专业. In order to complete this degree in four years, generally you should begin with CHM 1211 and MAT 1234 in the first quarter of your freshman year.

View the requirements for a 生物化学学士.

化学小

查看化学辅修的要求.

化学教育

Students preparing for the teaching profession at the elementary level should take at least CHM 1100 or CHM 1211. (对于普通科学专业的要求 小学教学,请参阅 教育学院.) For junior high level, a supporting endorsement provides an appropriate basis. A supporting endorsement can be obtained by completing a minor including CHM 1212, 2540, 3371, 3372和3225. 推荐使用CHM 3401和CHM 4361. 看到 教育学院 for a definite description of the supporting endorsement. 学生们正在准备 二级证书 should complete the requirements for a BA in chemistry.

在进行职前培训的健康

生物化学学士学位, or the BS or BA in chemistry including 生物化学 courses, provide preparation for a professional education in medicine, 牙科, 以及类似的健康相关职业. 看到 学前健康科学专业课程.

See a complete list of 化学 courses and course descriptions.

进入化学专业或副修

You may enter the major or minor during your first quarter at SPU. Entrance after your first quarter requires only good academic standing (2.0或更高的SPU累积GPA). 查阅 本科目录 for complete information on how and when to enter and what you must do to complete the program.   


研究

研究的机会

Opportunities are available for undergraduates to do research in labs on campus, 在当地实验室, 在全国各地. Most of the internships are for summer research, although some opportunities are available during the school year.

医学院录取率

在过去的五年里, SPU premed students have achieved an average acceptance rate into medical school of 90 percent — far exceeding the 50 percent national average.