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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
B.A. in Natural
Sciences Teaching Credential
Chemistry Option
Bioltechnology Certificate
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science
Seventeen Ph.D. members are in the Department of Chemistry. Our faculty provide excellent research opportunities in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The broad interests within the faculty have resulted in interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with scientists and professors in other science areas: agricultural chemistry, biotechnology, clinical chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic biochemistry, chemical physics, enology, nutritional science, and molecular biology. Research projects have involved local facilities such as the California State Crime Laboratory, University Medical Center, UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program, USDA Research Station, U.S. Veteran's Administration Hospital, U.S. Forest Laboratory, and Valley Children's Hospital.
David L. Frank, Chair
Kin C. Ng, Graduate Coordinator
Saeed Attar
Jai Pil Choi
Joseph R. Gandler
Melissa L. Golden
Joy Goto
Alam S. Hasson
Viswanathan Krishnan
Ronald L. Marhenke
Barbara J. Mayer
Kevin W.P. Miller
Howard K. Ono
Eric C. Person
Stephen A. Rodemeyer
Jose Sy
David L. Zellmer
The Chemistry Department provides (1) undergraduate training in chemistry
for students planning professional careers in chemistry, biochemistry and
allied professions, and for those contemplating graduate work for advanced
degrees; (2) undergraduate training in chemistry for those planning careers
in professions such as medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.;
(3) participation in the preparation of teachers of chemistry and the other
physical sciences in the teaching credential programs; (4) teaching of the
basic chemical sciences required by students majoring in related fields
such as physics, biology, nursing, engineering, geology, agriculture, home
economics, and criminology; (5) stimulation of interest in and understanding
of the achievements and contributions of chemistry to our civilization for
non-science students, as a part of General Education; and (6) graduate instruction
in chemistry for the Master of Science degree for students who intend to
enter the chemical industry, pursue further advanced study, or who wish
to improve their qualifications as teachers in secondary schools and community
colleges. The multi-disciplinary forensic science degree program prepares
students for continued success by integrating instruction with active forensic
research, collaboration with local crime laboratories, and real world experiences.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemistry is accredited by the
American Chemical Society. Students who satisfactorily complete the program
are recommended by the department for certification as graduate chemists
by the American Chemical Society. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts
degree may be recommended for certification by completing additional requirements
of the American Chemical Society.
All upper-division and graduate chemistry laboratories and support areas
are housed in our science building. Eight four-station graduate laboratories
are well equipped, with access to modern instrumentation. Instrumentation
in the department includes: Varian EM 360 and Gemini 200 FT NMR spectrometers,
GC-MS, atomic absorption spectrometers, Fourier Transform IR (FTIR), liquid
scintillation counter, Lambda 6, Shimadzu, HP Diode-Array, spectrophotometers,
spectrofluorometer, radiation equipment, liquid chromatographs, high speed
refrigerated centrifuges, gas chromatographs, and Unix workstations for
advanced computational chemistry. The university library includes many journal
subscriptions in chemistry plus numerous texts and related books.
Because of the increasing technological nature of our society, chemistry
graduates will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities
in a wide range of fields. A chemistry degree can provide preparation for
a career as a professional chemist in areas such as basic research, environmental
protection, instrumentation, new product and process development, and education.
There is an increasing need for technical expertise in expanding fields
such as agricultural chemistry, biotechnology forensic science, clinical
chemistry, food science, occupational safety, and environmental monitoring.
Careers for chemists in the academics include university teaching and science
teaching in the secondary school -- an area that will expand greatly in
the future. In addition there is a need for technically trained people in
nontraditional areas such as marketing and sales, scientific information,
patent law, and health and safety. The baccalaureate degree can also provide
a strong foundation for studies at medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy
schools. Students with chemistry degrees have been notably successful in
these areas.
Chemistry
Courses