1. Pre-Dentistry Degree: Applied Chemistry Degree: Discussions:
Chemistry is the Foundation
Sara Reausaw
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
Pre-Dentistry Degree:
Required Chemistry Courses:
General Chemistry I
Experimental General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Experimental General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Experimental Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Experimental Organic Chemistry II
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Laboratory
Introductory Quantitative Analysis
Additional Required/Elective Courses:
General Biology I, II
Experimental General Biology I, II
Physiology
Physiology Laboratory
Microbiology
Microbiology Laboratory
Cellular Biology
Cell Biology Laboratory
Human Anatomy
Principles of Genetics
Developmental Biology
Introduction to Physics I, II
Experimental Introduction to Physics I, II
Pre-Calculus Analysis
General Psychology
Public Speaking
College Writing
Advanced Writing: Science
(* not all general courses are listed)
Reference:
University of Minnesota
Duluth Bulletin Volume 48, Number 7
Duluth, Minnesota
Issue
Applied Chemistry Degree:
Required Chemistry Courses:
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Laboratory
Chemical Computations
Analytical Chemistry
Experimental Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry I
Chemistry Outreach
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry Literature
Biochemistry
Toxicology
Additional Required/Elective Courses:
Basic Anatomy
Basic Anatomy Laboratory
Basic Physiology
Basic Physiology Laboratory
General Biology I, II
Experimental General Biology I, II
General Microbiology
General Microbiology Laboratory
Genetics
Pathogenic Micro biology
Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Introduction to Physics I, II
Introduction to Physics II Laboratory
Technical Communications I, II
(*not all general courses are listed)
Reference:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Rapid City, South Dakota
Issue
Discussions:
As we look at the comparisons between
the Applied Chemistry degree and the Pre-Dentistry degree, we are able to see the many similarities. They each require a great deal of concentration in the area of Chemistry, and are filled with science to complete the circle for the degree.
The Applied Chemistry degree may be used as a Pre-Dentistry degree, although the vice versa is unfortunately not the case. This proves that the Applied Chemistry degree is versatile, as the Pre-Dentistry is not. The Applied Chemistry degree may be used as the foundation for a variety of Undergraduate degrees; Pre-Dentistry is just one example.
An Undergraduate student that is pursuing an Applied Chemistry degree will have a background in Chemistry, and may focus their interests into a variety of professions.
The Applied Chemistry degree is a degree within itself, and it gives you a foundation with which you are able to build upon. Chemistry is the foundation that enables one to pursue a diverse range of interests.
Chem 292, Chemistry Outreach
Fall 2000
Dr. David A. Boyles and Dr. M. Steven McDowell