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The UNIVERSITY of TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN Odessa, Texas " Home of the Lean, Mean Falcon Chemistry Machine "Information for Prospective Students ...Administered by the Department of Science and Mathematics, Chemistry is a central science that provides the basic understanding needed to deal with many of society's needs. It is a critical field for society's attempt to feed and clothe the world population, to tap new sources of energy, to improve health, and to protect our environment. All life processes are manifestations of chemical change. So, understanding chemical reactivity is necessary for our understanding of life and the world around us. Modern chemical instrument techniques furnish a crucial dimension. They account for the recent acceleration of progress that now promises especially high return from the investment of additional resources in the field of chemistry. The chemical industry of the U.S. employs over a million people. No other basic science offers a greater opportunity for investment in the future than chemistry.
As an integral part of the University's academic physical sciences curriculum, chemistry fulfills the science requirement for many non-science majors at the University. Many science and non-science majors from other disciplines minor in chemistry. Students can also take advantage of the double major program with a major in chemistry and a major in another discipline, such as english, computer science, history, biology, art or business. For more information about these options, please consult a chemistry faculty advisor and the current University catalog.
Bachelor of Science The Chemistry program at UT Permian Basin follows the guidelines of the American Chemical Society for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. This degree is appropriate for a student who wishes to pursue a professional career in chemistry or biochemistry. It is equally appropriate for one who desires a strong background in this central science as preparation for medical, dental, and veterinary schools, pharmacy, medical technology, technical sales, technical patent law, and teaching.Teaching Certification The secondary school chemistry teacher plays a pivotal role in the public's understanding of chemistry, transcending that of any other agent or group. For most citizens, high school chemistry is the first and only opportunity for systematic exposure to the science. Consequently, the teaching of chemistry to secondary school students is an awesome responsibility. Not only must the teacher be proficient in the art and science of teaching, but must also have the knowledge and ability to communicate selected details of chemistry with both simplicity and accuracy. Therefore, students seeking certification in Chemistry as a second teaching field must satisfy the American Chemical Society's guidelines. Certification in Chemistry as a primary teaching field requires completion of a major in Chemistry. 
AdmissionsAdmissions to the chemistry program are handled by the University's Office of Admissions. UTPB Admissions.
AlumniA chronicle of past graduates, the Chemistry Alumni page is a list of those who have gone before you. See your name there soon?
EmploymentResearch awards and laboratory assistant positions are usually available.
OrganizationsThe Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) is one of the oldest and most active student organizations on campus. SAACS is a pre-professional and social organization. Organized in 1978, the UTPB SAACS chapter has the support of the local professional section of the American Chemical Society, the Permian Basin Section. The Permian Basin Section holds periodic meetings which are open to SAACS members from all of the area's regional colleges. Visit the UTPB SAACS website for more information about the ACS and SAACS.
Sports and Athletics UTPB Athletic Programs.
Nobody said chemistry was an easy study, especially for non-majors. Student tutors are available to help. The student tutoring program has helped many chemistry majors and non-majors make the most of our chemistry program. Student tutors have successfully completed the courses that they are tutoring and are usually junior or senior chemistry majors. For more information contact chemistry faculty or the UTPB PASS Office.
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