Key Benefits

• Use advanced research laboratories and equipment that mimic research laboratories found in the industry.
• Small class sizes in integrated laboratory classrooms provide the safety and equipment of typical laboratories, in addition to tables arranged in the style of a classroom.
• Develop research skills from hands-on experiences in computational, quantitative, biological, and environmental chemistry.
• Master basic chemical concepts and have knowledge of advanced chemical principles across a broad spectrum of chemistry disciplines.
• Take May Term classes in beer brewing, crime scene investigation, or travel to Hawaii and learn the islands' natural science.

The Chemistry program provides preparation for a professional career or graduate study in chemistry and an understanding of basic chemistry concepts and experience in laboratory operations for those planning careers in related fields. It also provides pre-professional study for those preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and nursing; along with those who wish to teach at the secondary level.

Other Chemistry Programs

The Chemistry program offers an academic major and a teaching major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.

In addition, the program offers an academic minor and a teaching minor in chemistry. The program provides:

• Preparation for a professional career or graduate study in chemistry.
• An understanding of basic chemistry concepts and experience in laboratory operations for those planning careers in related fields.
• Pre-professional study for those preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and nursing.
• Preparation for those who wish to teach at the secondary level.