学术项目 in 化学 and 物理
The Department of 化学 and 物理 offers major programs in chemistry 和物理 leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, minors in both chemistry 和物理, supporting coursework for other major programs and pre-professional curricula, coursework applicable to physical science requirements in the general studies components, the cooperative programs described below. The department also provides the subject field for the preparation of secondary teachers of chemistry offered through the College of 教育 and 人文科学. Students with majors in chemistry as a teaching field for education certification are required to take an exit examination for graduation.
The applied chemistry option is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce in chemistry or a related field after graduation. It allows students to customize their specialization with a minor in 物理, 生物学, 数学, 刑事司法, or whatever discipline best suits their planned career path. Requirements for the applied chemistry option include prescribed ancillary course-work in 计算机科学, 数学, 和物理.
The professional health science option is designed for students who plan to go on to a health-related professional program after graduation, 比如医疗, 药店, 或者牙科学校. It brings together the fundamental courses in chemistry, 生物学, 和物理 that these programs require, thus preparing students for the programs as well as their entrance exams. This concentration does not require a minor. Requirements for the professional biochemistry option include prescribed ancillary courses in 生物学, 计算机科学, 数学, 和物理.
Students who choose either the ACS certified biochemistry or the ACS certified chemistry major option will be best prepared to pursue a graduate degree in biochemistry or chemistry. They encompass a thorough study of chemistry, include ancillary courses in 数学, 物理, 和生物学, as well as an introduction to research. These concentrations do not require minors.
物理
The Professional 物理 option of the 物理 major is designed especially for students who anticipate pursuing further studies in 物理 beyond the bachelor’s degree. It is a rigorous program that aims at preparing students to meet the challenges of graduate studies in 物理.
The 普通物理 option of the 物理 major is designed for students who anticipate seeking employment after receiving the bachelor’s degree or who intend to pursue graduate studies in a field other than 物理. This option provides a more flexible program, which may be tailored to better suit the particular needs and goals of individual students.
The geo物理 option of the 物理 major is designed for students interested in the Earth’s dynamic changes. Attention is given to data analysis using programming and scripted languages of geophysicists as students prepare to enter the field or seek graduate degrees.
The 科学概论 option is a rigorous field of study primarily designed for secondary education majors.
Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP)
The DDEP is a 3+2 plan offering students the opportunity to earn two bachelor's degrees in 5 years from UNA and the University of Alabama. DDEP students may select a major in one of four disciplines at UNA and select a matching engineering program at UA (see table below). The program is designed so that academically qualified students attend UNA for 3 years and UA for 2 years to complete two Bachelor's degrees. The degree programs participating at UNA are 数学, 计算机科学, 物理, 化学.