Chemistry

Overview

Chair of the Department: James Ford

Professors: Tracy; Associate Professors: Benedict, Ford, Woodruff; Lecturers: Hausman, Staples; Professors Emeriti: Gordon, Newton, Rhodes, Ricci, Whitten

The field of chemistry is concerned with the structure of matter, its transformations, and the energy changes related to these transformations. The Department of Chemistry aims to contribute to the student’s understanding of chemistry’s place within the sciences and in today’s industrial and business world, and to provide students concentrating in this field with a thorough and practical education that will be useful in teaching or in industrial, technical, or graduate work.

To achieve these aims the Department of Chemistry offers a four-year program with four tracks leading to baccalaureate degrees (B.S. in chemistry, B.S. in biochemistry, B.A. in chemistry, and B.A. in chemistry - secondary teacher education). Students should pay particular attention to the prerequisites and corequisites necessary for different courses. Both the B.S. in chemistry and biochemistry tracks are accredited by the American Chemical Society.

Admission Requirements

Students who apply for admission to the chemistry program should have completed college preparatory courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. At least two years of algebra and one semester each of geometry and trigonometry are recommended as part of the student’s high school program. (First-year students in the chemistry program who lack this preparation in mathematics are required to take MAT 140 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics .)

Laboratory Fees

A laboratory fee is assessed in chemistry laboratory courses.

Programs

• Chemistry, B.A.
• Chemistry, Secondary Teacher Education Pathway, B.A.

• Biochemistry, B.S.
• Chemistry, B.S.

• Biochemistry Minor
• Chemistry Minor