Chemistry

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Kizhanipuram Vinodgopal, Chair
Telephone: (919) 530-6456
Fax: (919) 530-5135
Email: kvinodg@nccu.edu

Chemistry courses are arranged to address needs of students intending to enter such professions as chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, forensics, dentistry, biotechnology, nursing, and science teaching, as well as to prepare graduates to serve as chemists and chemical scientists. Those interested in teaching high school science or mathematics, please see the Department Chair for more information about the Burroughs Wellcome Scholarship Program, which offers both programmatic and financial incentives for qualifying individuals.

Students preparing for entrance to pharmacy, medical, or dental programs must consult with an advisor to assure completion of minimum requirements for admission to the professional programs of their choice.

Proficiency in College Algebra must be demonstrated by either passage of the Mathematics Placement Exam given upon entrance to the university or by a grade of “C” or better in MATH 1100  and MATH 1200 , respectively, for enrollment in  CHEM 1100  and CHEM 1200 . Proficiency in MATH 2020  must be demonstrated by a grade of “C” or better for enrollment in CHEM 4010 .

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Secondary Education Comprehensive Science Licensure

This program is being phased out.

Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree

The Chemistry Department offers a program of study for a second degree in Chemistry to those students possessing a prior baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be earned in the second-degree program. Since cases may be different, prospective candidates should contact the departmental chairperson at (919) 530-6462 for a detailed discussion and evaluation.

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