All chemistry students are urged to plan their course of study with their advisors and also to discuss the above points.   Contact the Chemistry Department office in 141 Overman Hall or call (419) 372-2031 to set up an appointment.

Dr. Paul Endres has been the advisor for Chemistry majors for several years and remains available.

    Office:  152 Overman Hall   
    Phone: 419-372-8744
    Email:  endres@bgsu.edu

Dr. William Scovell is the advisor for students specializing in biochemistry and those planning a career in medicine or other
health science areas (pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy,
and pre-ophthalmology.

    Office: 209 Physical Sciences Laboratory Building
    Phone:  419-372-8293
    Email:  wscovel@bgsu.edu

Items to discuss with your adviser:

1. What is the difference between an ACS major, a biochemistry major, and a "B" major?
   
   
2. Where will a Chemistry/Biochemistry degree take me after BGSU? What happens after the B.S in Chemistry?  Chemistry opens opportunities to pursue graduate education in many different fields because of the emphasis on basic sciences.  Ask your adviser about career paths in Chemistry or graduate school.
   
   
3. How do you finance graduate school? Ask about opportunities for fellowships and tuition waivers.  Did you know that you are paid to go to graduate school!
   
   
4. t is very important to have sound fundamentals in all subjects Physics and mathematics are important to help you understand chemical theory and how the sciences relate to each other.  A good foundation in chemistry is important in understanding biology, neurobiology, and geology as well as increasingly in understanding psychology, archaeology and forensics.
   
   
5. Communication skills are very important.  Work on improving your writing skills or consider taking a foreign language.
   
   
6. Discuss with your adviser the differences between a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry and physical chemistry and the less rigorous route of just one semester.
   
   
7. Become involved in American Chemical Society Student Affiliate (ACSSA) at BGSU.
   
   
8. Consider participating in a summer research programs at another university. For most universities, the prerequisite for participating is to have taken organic chemistry.