Welcome toChemistry

The Chemistry Department offers a strong, diversified major program which prepares the student for graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, or the allied health fields.  It also provides pre-professional training for careers in academic and industrial research while enabling students to acquire the full benefits of a liberal arts education.

The Chemistry Department’s curriculum includes the courses recommended by the American Chemical Society (see below under “Major Requirements”).  Students interested in the Biochemistry major should see the Biochemistry listing.  Students interested in Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental or Health Science Studies should refer to the Pre-Health Professions listing.  Students interested in teaching certification in Chemistry should consult the Education Department.

The Chemistry Department laboratories are equipped with modern research instruments including FT-IR, FT-NMR and UV-visible spectrophotometers, as well as GC and HPLC units.  Department computers are available to students for computational chemistry and molecular modeling.  Majors are required to gain experience in research either by registering for the Chemistry Department Research or Honors Research courses, or by participating in a departmentally approved Internship of Summer Research Program.