The Department of Chemistry

The Chemistry Department offers a major in chemistry (with optional American Chemical Society [ACS] Certification) with concentrations in biochemistry and in secondary education with certification in chemistry; dual-degree programs in biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science engineering; and a chemistry minor.

A major in chemistry prepares students for careers in chemistry, graduate work, or for entrance into professional schools. Students with an ACS-certified degree in chemistry have a sound basis for industrial, educational, governmental, and hospital careers in chemistry. They are prepared for graduate work in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and related fields. They may also move into law, medical, dental, pharmacological, and other professional schools.

Preparation for veterinary, medical, or dental school may be obtained through a chemistry major or a chemistry major combined with any other college major. Students planning to apply for admission to veterinary, medical, or dental school should notify the director of premedical studies by the end of the sophomore year.

The Department of Chemistry is on the approved list of the American Chemical Society. Course offerings, faculty, library, equipment, and budget of the department meet the national standards of the society.

Prospective majors should elect CHE 111 and 112 (or 112H), and 151 and 152 (or 152H) in the first year.