Program Description

Chemistry is the study of composition, structure and properties of matter. Our students

are given a broad-based education to allow students to pursue a variety of careers. The

Chemistry or Biology Chemistry dual majors prepare students to be successful in industry,

pharmacy, government facilities and graduate or professional schools. The faculty

encourage undergraduate research and students work closely with an academic advisor to

provide a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the student. Chemistry majors are in

demand for local industry and their research experiment helps them be successful their

future graduate education.

Chemistry Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate will be able to:

1. Apply the major concepts, principles and theories of chemistry to solve

problems.

2. Demonstrate safe and ethical laboratory and synthesis skills to obtain

accurate results.

3. Search the chemical literature, perform research, and create new

scientific knowledge.

4. Evaluate data and communicate the findings of a chemical research

project.