The Chemistry Department offers a thorough and in-depth study of all major areas of the chemical sciences preparing students for careers in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmentalism or advanced studies in chemistry, medicine, and other areas. As a student of chemistry, you will examine the structure, composition, and properties of matter and attempt to answer questions such as what is necessary to sustain life and how various chemicals react when combined with one another.

A student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Bethany could go on to become a chemist, pharmacologist, or persue graduate studies in chemistry.

Key features of Bethany's Chemistry program include:

• The new Meyer Hall of Science and Mathematics equipped with an extensive inventory of modern, state-of-the-art instrumentation that serves to reinforce theoretical studies of chemical phenomenon with first-hand observations and analysis in the laboratory.
  
  
• The study of chemical phenomenon, especially on the molecular level of life processes, where the wonder of God's deliberate design of creation is most clearly presented to students.
  
  
• The opportunity to engage in active research with a faculty mentor that serves to bring together the ideas introduced in many courses while developing the practical skills needed to pursue a career in a research field.

Mission Statement

The Chemistry major at Bethany Lutheran College prepares students for careers in chemistry related fields or advanced studies in chemistry, medicine, and other areas. The major provides a thorough background in all major divisions of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, biochemical, and physical chemistry, while encouraging students to continue studies in the humanities, arts, and social sciences.

Entry into the Major

Following the ACS Guidelines for Undergraduate Professional Education in Chemistry, the following courses are required for the chemistry major. Any chemistry or supporting course in which the student receives a grade of C- or lower must be repeated.

Core Requirements

Required lower division courses:

• CHEM113 General Chemistry I and CHEM114 II
• CHEM215 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM216 II
• MATH141 Calculus I and MATH142 II
• PHYS213 General Physics I and PHYS214 II

Required upper division courses:

• CHEM313 Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM314 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM323 General Biochemistry
• CHEM353 Physical Chemistry I

Major Electives

Two of the following:

• SCIE320 History and Philosophy of Science
• SCIE330 Ethics in Science
• SCIE340 Environmental Issues

Choose a minimum of six credits:

• CHEM301 Introduction to Environmental Management or CHEM401 Chemical Information
• CHEM324 Advanced Biochemistry
• CHEM354 Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM480 Topics in Chemistry (may be repeated for credit)
• CHEM495 Chemistry Seminar
• CHEM497 Research (arranged)