BA/BS in Chemistry

This chemistry major trains students for careers in industry, government agencies, nonprofits, and universities. Because the curriculum can be adjusted, each student can steer coursework toward a particular interest or career path, and students may add a minor in forensics, biology, physics, or environmental science. Hands-on experience is a central feature. Undergraduates can take part in research projects and internships, either alongside professors or with outside industry and government partners. The teaching faculty cover five areas: organic, physical, inorganic, analytical, and environmental, and students practice on up-to-date instruments in the laboratories. Learning goals include a grounding in the principal areas of chemistry, dependable lab technique, familiarity with instrumentation, and the use of mathematics and physics to work through chemical problems. Students also learn to gather and interpret data, explain scientific results in speech and in writing, and cooperate with others on team projects. Prospective students can reach the program coordinator for advice.