Chemistry

The mission of the department of chemistry is to educate students in the fundamentals of the science of chemistry and to produce scientifically curious and literate graduates who are prepared to contribute to scientific advancement.

The goals of the department are the following:

To prepare students with a set of competencies (below) that are identified as essential for students that desire to enter professional work in chemistry at the bachelor’s level or who wish to pursue postgraduate work for advanced degrees in chemistry.
1. Scientific literacy
2. Problem solving
3. Quantitative reasoning
4. Effective communication of scientific information
5. Laboratory research skills
To provide the requisite education in chemistry for other professional areas such as preparations for medical school, dental school, other health-related fields, engineering, etc.
To provide a broad base knowledge in the discipline of chemistry as well as build a base of scientific literacy for students majoring in areas other than the natural sciences.

Programs

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Courses

Chemistry