Chemistry, B.S. LECOM Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

Department Contact:

Chair: Dr. Michele Hargittai, mhargittai@francis.edu, 814-472-2775

Coordinator: Dr. Edward Zovinka, ezovinka@francis.edu, 814-472-3373

Program Description:

The Chemistry major follows a curriculum that helps students acquire a strong foundation in basic concepts and principles of modern chemistry while gaining an appreciation of chemistry’s central role in society. All courses are taught and all research is facilitated by faculty members who are generous with their time and knowledge. Students can expect individual attention in their small lecture and laboratory classes. Course work is designed to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, laboratory, computer, data acquisition and analysis, and research skills needed to be successful in their future endeavors. The LECOM Pre-Pharmacy Concentration meets the demands of the students who plan to supplement the bachelor’s degree by enrolling in the LECOM Pharmacy School.

After completing three years at Saint Francis University and a successful year at the LECOM School of Pharmacy, the student is awarded a B.S. from Saint Francis University in Chemistry. The conferral of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree occurs after successful completion of all coursework at LECOM and by recommendation of the LECOM School of Pharmacy.

Admission Requirements:

Requirements for admission and other details of the “3+3” Program in Pharmacy are described in the Affiliation Agreement between the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy and Saint Francis University.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Department Learning Objectives

1. Ability to use and read chemical formulas, nomenclature and chemical reactions and to do calculations involving stoichiometry, mixtures, solutions, solubility, and chemical equilibrium
2. Ability to describe and recognize bonding, structure and stereochemistry and to predict organic reactions, mechanisms and synthesis
3. Ability to apply the laws of thermodynamics to evaluate conditions of chemical equilibrium and direction and rates of chemical reactions
4. Ability to describe the chemistry of metallic and nonmetallic elements and their industrial importance and to apply valence bond, molecular orbital theories and group theory in order to understand the properties and chemistry of inorganic complexes
5. Ability to read primary sources (peer reviewed literature) and verbally communicate chemical concepts effectively

Estimated Completion Time:

Three years of full-time study at Saint Francis University plus successful completion of one year of courses at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy.

Total Credits Required:

128 minimum