Concordia University Chicago/College of Microscopy Applied Microscopy Undergraduate Degree

Preparing future scientists in fields from art history to pharmaceuticals, Concordia University Chicago is enrolling students for Fall 2009 in a new Applied Microscopy program in partnership with the internationally renowned College of Microscopy

In the College of Arts and Sciences at Concordia University Chicago, you can earn your Bachelor of Science degree in 65 semester hours of study. Of the required hours, 32 are completed through mandatory classes in general, organic and analytical chemistry; biology; forensic science; instrumental analysis; calculus and physics.

You also will take 33 hours over two semesters at the College of Microscopy. These hours will include required courses in polarized light microscopy; scanning electron microscopy; transmission electron microscopy; infrared and Raman microspectroscopy; particle isolation and manipulation and optical crystallography techniques. You can choose your remaining 12 hours of credit from a list of College of Microscopy courses. Students must earn grades of 'B' or better in all coursework at Concordia and the College of Microscopy to earn the bachelor of science degree.

Microscopy Courses Semester One: 18 Semester Hours

Microscopy Courses Semester Two: 15 Semester Hours

All courses taken at the College of Microscopy include an additional week of practicum following each course.

How to Register:

Contact Concordia University Chicago's Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Office of Undergraduate Admission
7400 Augusta Street
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
1-877-CUChicago (1-877-282-4422)
Admission@CUChicago.edu

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