Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Minor in Chemistry

Minor
Randolph College

Through lectures, laboratory work, research, and seminars, the program of the Department of Chemistry provides students with a basic knowledge and conceptual understanding of matter: its structure and properties and the nature, energetics, and dynamics of its transformations. The Department maintains small lecture and laboratory sections to ensure that students have extensive access to its faculty, facilities and instrumentation. Qualified majors have the opportunity of serving as laboratory assistants and tutors. The Department encourages and aids in the placement of students into Summer research programs, which can, with permission from the Department, be used to partially fulfill the requirements for the senior program.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Additional reccomended courses include: BIOL 1103; PHYS 2251, 3032; MATH 2241 and 2250; PHIL 2230; I ST 1141.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Randolph College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Randolph College and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guarenteed Admission Between Randolph College and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning Not Available
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Randolph College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
38
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
90% of transfers admitted, the average GPA is 3.12.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
  • Randolph College's total undergraduate enrollment is around 780, with 95% being full-time students.
  • Generally, 54% percent are women and 46% are men, mirroring the national average.
  • Randolph College enrolls graduate students in several programs including a Master of Arts in Teaching, M.F.A. in Creative Writing or Theatre, and a Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership.
  • Randolph's students come from many states and countries and about 75% are Virginia residents. The student body includes around 41% domestic non-white students.
  • Members of Randolph's first-year class are high achievers, with GPAs averaging about 3.51.
  • A remarkable 97% of Randolph's 66 full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their fields.
  • Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never graduate students.
  • The average class size is 13, and the student: faculty ratio is 9:1.
  • Around 36 majors and over 52 minors, as well the option of an independently designed major tailored to your interests.
  • Co-curricular experiences bring real world focus to every major and require significant independent research.
  • Five pre-professional programs, including law, medicine, veterinary medicine, teacher licensure, engineering, and other health-related studies.
  • A cooperative, dual degree career program in engineering allows students to earn a degree at Randolph and a second degree from another institution (Washington University in St. Louis or the University of Virginia) in a compressed time frame.
  • Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars, the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) grant program, and the Summer Research Program.
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    Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
    First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
    Applying for Guaranteed Admissions See the transfer application process;https://www.randolphcollege.edu/admission/apply/transfer-student/
    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

    Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
    Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Hollins UniversityBA in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Hollins UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Biophysical ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Chemistry: Biochemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Chemistry: Teacher Preparation in Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Physical ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Chemistry EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBA in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Batten UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    George Mason UniversityChemistry, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    George Mason UniversityChemistry, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Secondary Education ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    William & MaryChemistry - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in Biochemistry-ACS Cert.BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in Chemistry: BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in Chemistry-ACS CertifiedBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Bridgewater CollegeChemistry Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Bluefield UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Biological ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Chemical Science, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist with Honors, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Biochemistry, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Chemical Modeling, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - General (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Biochemistry (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Education (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Forensic Science (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Research (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Medicinal ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Polymer ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
    The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    19-4031.00Chemical TechniciansConduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    25-1052.00Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    19-2031.00ChemistsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
    19-4013.00Food Science TechniciansWork with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-4092.00Forensic Science TechniciansCollect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
    25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
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