Degrees & OptionsSeveral areas of specialization are available at the undergraduate level. Each area is designed to enhance knowledge in the special area while maintaining a strong chemical orientation. Areas of specialization include, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry (ACS certified), Geology-Geochemistry, and Professional (ACS certified). Internships opportunities are also available for students who wich to incorporate practical work experience with their academic studies.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry - The Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry offers a B.S. degree in Chemistry and a M.S. degree in Geochemistry. The undergraduate degree is certified by the American Chemical Society and a stuydent who fulfills the requirements described under the Professional Option will be certified by ACS. The undergraduate curriculum allows sufficient electives for students to tailor their program to match career objectives.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Option) - This option is for students interested in pursuing careers in research and/or professional practice in biomedicine and health care, including careers in biotechnology, medicine, medical technology, pharmacy, dentistry, etc. Several transfer articulations have been developed for this option.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry (Professional Option) - This option is certified by the American Chemical Society. Students completing this degree are recognized globally as having completed a rigorous curriculum, that includes advanced courses in inorganic chemistry, theoretical chemistry, biochemistry, and undergraduate research.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry Option) - This option, which is certified by the American Chemical Society, is for students who also desire a strong background in the environmental sciences. Students pursuing this curriculum will take focused coursework in biology, environmental engineering, and Geology.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry (Geology - Geochemistry Option) - This option is for students who also desire a strong background in the geology and/or who wish to pursue careers in geochemistry at the interface between geology and geochemistry . Students pursuing this curriculum will take additional focused coursework in geology.
M.S. Degree in Geoscience (Geochemistry Option) - Geochemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study in which the science of chemistry is used to solve earth science problems. Areas of study include the full spectrum of topics from the determination of the thermodynamic properties or minerals, to the determination of the migration of pollutant species within a soil or hydrologic environment and the geobotanical / biogeochemical search for ore deposits. The geochemistry option is centered in the Chemistry and Geochemistry Department, Students acquire relatively strong backgrounds in chemistry and can choose thesis topics ranging among a large variety of geochemical / environmental topics.
Minor in Chemistry - This minor requires that the student complete 19 to 22 credits of chemistry courses that span the major inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical sub-disciplines of chemistry. For many Montana Tech students completing the Chemistry Minor only requires taking one or two extra courses. |