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The Department of Chemistry provides two Bachelor of Science degree options within Applied Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry. These B.S. programs differ from traditional chemistry degrees by incorporating substantial coursework from related disciplines. The Environmental Chemistry track equips students to comprehend chemical processes in ecosystems, detect environmental contaminants, and forecast chemical behaviors. The Forensic Chemistry program trains students to identify and measure scientific evidence found in both natural and urban environments, often working with minute sample quantities.
Forensic Chemistry concentrates on detecting and precisely measuring evidentiary materials, which may be present in extremely small quantities. Professionals assess this evidence through statistical comparisons between known and unknown samples. Graduates can pursue careers in private forensic laboratories, various law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies, including local police forces, county sheriff offices, prosecutorial crime labs, and federal institutions such as the FBI, DEA, FDA, and others.