Nov 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - SCCC & Day Students 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - SCCC & Day Students

Chemistry, B.A. - Clinical Concentration


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The Chemistry B.A. - Clinical Concentration is intended for those students who wish to combine a technical background in chemistry with a career as a medical lab analyst. Clinical chemists conduct research and develop laboratory procedures that help physicians make earlier, more precise diagnoses and tailor therapies for patients. As technology develops–in hot areas like molecular biology, vaccine development or transplant medicine–clinical chemists apply their knowledge to develop practical applications of these advances.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students majoring in chemistry with the B.A - Clinical Concentration degree will

  1. Demonstrate knowledge in the general theories of Chemistry in four of the five major areas: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry
  2. Apply quantitative skills in solving complex problems
  3. Write effectively on chemical topics using correct grammar and a style appropriate for the discipline of chemistry
  4. Speak effectively on chemical topics in a format appropriate for the discipline of chemistry
  5. Apply their knowledge of chemical analysis, biochemistry and cell biology to solve medically relevant questions.

Major Academic Map

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Sophomore Year


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Junior Year


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Junior Spring


Senior Year


Senior Fall


Senior Spring


Note:


The Clinical Concentration requires two additional courses selected from the following: BIOL 206 BIOL 217 BIOL 218 BIOL 290 BIOL 308 , BIOL 340, BIOL 341, BIOL 421 BIOL 424 BIOL 427 .

Students must complete four Strand courses, which may be completed in any order: English (ENGS 30X ), History (HISS 30X ), Social Science (SCSS 30X ), and Science (NTSS 30X )

Supporting Courses


B.A. in Chemistry - Clinical Concentration majors must also take the following supporting courses:

Approved Electives


B.A. in Chemistry - Clinical Concentration majors must also take two courses selected from the following approved electives:

ROTC Course Requirements:


ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

  • Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
  • Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
  • ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required For Graduation:


123-127 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.

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