SIUE Preview 2015 - 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 EXPECT MORE

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) EXPECT MORE

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 EXPECT MORE

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 Room Growth 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 EXPECT MORE