Chemistry
The Chemistry concentration program is fully accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
This program is designed primarily for students who intend to go into chemistry as a profession or who plan to continue their studies at the graduate level. A student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry by completing the prerequisite, concentration, and cognate courses listed herein and by fulfilling CASL distribution and graduation requirements.
Students may choose to pursue a major or a minor in chemistry.
Chemistry Discipline Chair: Dr. Krisanu Bandyopadhyay
Concentration Advisors (ACS): Dr. Daniel Lawson and Dr. Ogie Stewart
Learn more about CASL Degree Requirements.
- Master a broad set of fundamentals in the basic areas of the chemical discipline namely organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical.
- Understand the objectives of chemical experiments, properly and safely carry out the experiments, and appropriately record and analyze results.
- Communicate orally and in writing scientific concepts to other scientists and to the general public.
- Skillfully utilize the chemical literature.
- Have the ability to effectively pursue career objectives in an advanced professional or graduate school education, a scientific career in government or industry, or a career in teaching.
COVID-19 Update
Our laboratories will offer a combination of virtual experience, simulation and demonstration to provide as close to a true laboratory experience as possible.
Students taking Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Geology can expect a rigorous curriculum that will provide both lecture and laboratory experience yet maintain social distancing.
Student Clubs & Organizations
Chemistry students may also be interested in other clubs and organizations in Natural Sciences, throughout CASL, and across campus.
The Chemistry Club is a good way to
- meet current students and faculty, and make new friends.
- find out about undergrad. programs and graduate school.
- get information on possible job opportunities.
- have a whole lot of fun.
Chemistry Faculty
Samia Al-Qaisi
Krisanu Bandyopadhyay
