Chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry is known nationally for its excellent program. In a study of chemistry programs at private four-year colleges published in the Journal of Chemical Education, the department was recognized as outstanding for the productivity of its research program and for the accomplishments of its graduates. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training.

About The Program

The program provides students with a rigorous introduction to the fields of chemistry and biochemistry in a setting that emphasizes knowledge of current developments in chemistry and experience with modern instruments and laboratory techniques. The chemistry faculty maintains a keen interest in each student’s professional involvement and scholarly development. The department has an active seminar program which brings students into contact with nationally recognized authorities in chemistry and chemistry-related fields.

The chemistry program places a strong emphasis on faculty-student research. Chemistry majors are encouraged to begin work with a professor on a research project early in their academic program. Research stipends are available to enable many students to work full-time on their projects during the summer. Student research is directed toward professional development and may result in joint authorship of scientific publications and in the opportunity to present research results at a regional or national scientific meeting.

Majors

The chemistry major includes sequences of both lecture and laboratory courses designed to establish a fundamental understanding of the major areas of the discipline. Students can elect to complete a chemistry major for a Bachelor of Arts degree or a more extensive major for a Bachelor of Science degree. Students planning to do graduate work in the field or to enter industry are encouraged to fulfill the requirements of the American Chemical Society’s Chemistry-ACS, BS  major. The Chemistry-ACS, Biochemistry Emphasis, BS  major is available for students who have interests in chemistry and biology. The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS  major is offered jointly by the departments of Chemistry and Biology, and is available for those students who seek a degree at the interface of these two disciplines. Students who intend to enter medical or dental schools are encouraged to work with a Health Professions advisor. Because students planning a chemistry major have a number of options, it is essential that they discuss their plans with the chairperson of the department or a chemistry advisor early in their academic program.

Programs

• Chemistry, BA
• Chemistry, BS
• Chemistry-ACS, Biochemistry Emphasis, BS
• Chemistry-ACS, BS

• Biochemistry Minor
• Chemistry Minor

Courses

• CHEM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry I
• CHEM 101L - Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 102A - Matter and Energy Pre-K through 3rd Grades
• CHEM 102B - Matter and Energy 3rd through 6th Grades
• CHEM 103 - Introduction to Biological Chemistry
• CHEM 103L - Introduction to Biological Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 122 - Day 1 Watershed Laboratory I
• CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 125D - General Chemistry I Discussion
• CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 126D - General Chemistry II Discussion
• CHEM 127 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 128 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 131 - Accelerated General Chemistry
• CHEM 131D - Accelerated General Chemistry Discussion
• CHEM 132 - Accelerated General Chemistry Lab
• CHEM 195 - Studies in Chemistry
• CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 221D - Organic Chemistry I Discussion
• CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 231D - Organic Chemistry II Discussion
• CHEM 255 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 255D - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Discussion
• CHEM 256 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 256D - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Discussion
• CHEM 295 - Studies in Chemistry
• CHEM 311 - Biochemistry I
• CHEM 311D - Biochemistry I Discussion
• CHEM 314 - Biochemistry II
• CHEM 315 - Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 322 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 324 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 326 - Communication in Chemistry and Biochemistry
• CHEM 331 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 331D - Analytical Chemistry Discussion
• CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 335 - Neurochemistry and Disease
• CHEM 335L - Neurochemistry and Disease Laboratory
• CHEM 343 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 343D - Physical Chemistry I Discussion
• CHEM 344 - Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 344D - Physical Chemistry II Discussion
• CHEM 345 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 346 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 350 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques
• CHEM 352 - Reactions, Mechanisms, and Synthesis
• CHEM 354 - Computational Chemistry
• CHEM 356 - Structures and Materials
• CHEM 395 - Special Topics in Chemistry
• CHEM 490 - Research in Chemistry
• CHEM 495 - Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry
• CHEM 499 - Internship in Chemistry

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