Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-Engineering

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Mission statement

The mission of the Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-Engineering is to provide science students with excellent preparation for their lives and ministries after graduation from Louisiana College, whether it is direct entry into the work force, graduate school in chemistry, or medical or other professional school. We accomplish this by providing rigorous coursework containing essential content on the chemical and phyiscal properties of matter, with instruction that emphasizes laboratory experience, problem solving and critical thinking.

Our mission also includes courses in Chemistry and Earth Science for non-science majors which inform students of the processes of science and the application of scientific thinking to a wide variety of issues, thus preparing them to be well-informed citizens and stewards of the created realm.

Description

The curriculum in chemistry is designed to give maximum flexibility for several types of students. The person interested in pre-professional programs related to medicine, high school or college teaching, industrial employment or a general background in chemistry will find courses adapted for such interest.

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Pre-Engineering Concentration
• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Chemistry

• Chemistry Minor

Courses

• CH 101 Introductory Chemistry
• CH 105 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
• CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
• CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab
• CH 160 General Chemistry I
• CH 161 General Chemistry I Lab
• CH 162 General Chemistry II
• CH 163 General Chemistry II Lab
• CH 211 Organic and Biological Chemistry
• CH 321 Analytical Chemistry - Quantitative Analysis
• CH 322 Analytical Chemistry - Quantitative Analysis Lab
• CH 323 Analytical Chemistry -Instrumental Analysis
• CH 324 Analytical Chemistry -Instrumental Analysis Lab
• CH 331 Organic Chemistry I
• CH 332 Organic Chemistry I Lab
• CH 333 Organic Chemistry II
• CH 334 Organic Chemistry II Lab
• CH 370 Honors Science and Art of Light
• CH 421 Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• CH 422 Biochemistry and Cell Biology Lab
• CH 432 Polymer Chemistry
• CH 440 Special Topics in Chemistry
• CH 442 Inorganic Chemistry
• CH 447 Directed Independent Study
• CH 448 Chemistry Internship

• ES 103 Introduction to Earth Science
• ES 104 Introduction to Earth Science Lab
• ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
• ES 206 Astronomy Lab
• ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
• ES 221 Meteorology Lab
• ES 225 Meteorology II

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