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Undergraduate Programs

Jennifer Adamski , CDA jadamski@odu.edu
Admissions: http://admissions.odu.edu/freshman.php

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Major

The program leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry includes a diversity of fundamental and advanced courses in organic, inorganic,analytical, and physical chemistry.

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Major

Biochemistry majors must earn a grade of C or better in CHEM 115N, 116N, 311, 312, 313, 314, 321, and 322. The grade point average in the major for biochemistry majors is calculated based on Old Dominion University grades in all chemistry and biology courses.

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Major with Teaching Licensure

The Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Major with Teaching Licensure program leads to eligibility for teacher licensure in Virginia and is available only to individuals holding a baccalaureate degree or completing requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Students wanting to be admitted to the teacher education program must have a 2.75 grade point average in the major and overall, with no grade less than a C- in the content area and the professional education core, and have passed PRAXIS I or achieved State Board of Education-approved SAT scores.

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Minor

The chemistry minor consists of CHEM 115N-116N, 311-313, 312-314,321, 322. Appropriate additions may be authorized by the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses taken toward the minor and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Minor

The biochemistry minor consists of CHEM 115N-116N, 311-313, 312-314, 441-443, and 442W. Appropriate substitutions or additions may be authorized by the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 in all courses taken toward the minor and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.