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Biological

Sciences

and

Chemistry

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What can I do with a biology degree?

• Research

• Medical

• Agriculture

• Biotechnology

• Healthcare

• Veterinarian, Doctor, Nurse, Dentist, Other Healthcare Professions

• Peace Corps

• Environmental Conservation and Management

• Charities and Non-Profits

• Private Consulting

• State and Federal Government Agency

• Corp of Engineers

• Education

• High School, College, University

• Public Outreach – Zoo, Museum

• Forensic Science

• Government and Policy, Law

• Business and Industry

• Science Publishing and Communication

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What can I do with a chemistry degree?

• Industry

• Research and Development

• Quality Control

• Manufacturing

• Technical Communication

• Marketing

• Government

• Regulatory Affairs (e.g., EPA or FDA)

• Environment and Public Health

• Chemistry and the Arts, Conservation

• Crime Lab, Law Enforcement, Military

• Education

• High School Teacher

• College/University Staff

• Prepared for: Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, etc.

• General Law, Patent Law

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Chemistry Programs

BS in Chemistry

Basic

Specialization in Forensics Chemistry

Specialization in Biochemistry

ACS Certified

ACS Certified with Specialization in Biochemistry

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Biology Programs

BS and BA

Integrative Biology (basic)

Medical Science (pre-med, pre-dent, pre-vet, etc.)

Genetics and Cellular Biology

Ecology, Evolution and Environment

Medical Technology

Biological Sciences, Teacher Certification (K-12)

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New Building!

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Classrooms:

Large lecture courses during first two years, taught by full time faculty, ~100 – 350 students

Small group workshops, ~10 students

Small lab sections, ~20 students, with a teaching assistant

Smaller lecture courses during junior and senior years, taught by full time faculty, ~20 – 50 students

Small lab sections, ~12 students, with full-time faculty and teaching assistant

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New freshman labs

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Study Areas

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Independent Student

Research

• Majors are encouraged to join a research group

• Gain research experience, learn about current

research in chemistry/biology

• Attend scientific conference to present results

• Possibly publish research findings

• Do I like R&D?

• Research results can be used for final capstone

projects – Senior Assignment

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State-of-the-Art Equipment

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Microscopy

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NMR

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Warm RoomGrowth Chambers

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The Campus

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Student Club

Events

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Questions? Please contact us!

Chemistry

Professor Leah O’Brien

lobrien@siue.edu

Biological Sciences

Professor Dave Duvernell

dduvern@siue.edu