Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Chemistry - Business] From University of West Georgia

This Chemistry - Business degree at University of West Georgia has as its core a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional fields to build a broad based curriculum. Combining this degree with a minor or second major prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in addition to laboratory positions and include the following: with business – technical sales; with biology or geology – environmental studies, industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school – patent law; with education – middle school or high school teaching.

Upon completion of this degree program the student will have acquired:

• competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and biology;

• the ability to carry out experimental protocols and analyze and interpret data;

• the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations;

• proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry;

• adequate preparation to compete successfully in a professional school or a science-related career; and

• understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.