The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers major and minor programs in chemistry and biochemistry. Chemistry is a central science and provides foundational knowledge relevant to biology, geology, engineering, physics, and medicine. Chemistry encompasses the study of the world around us at a molecular level. Chemistry plays critical roles in medicine, food, electronics, and manufacturing. The department emphasizes a hands-on approach to undergraduate instruction. As part of this effort, the department strongly promotes undergraduate research. The department faculty are involved in research projects in all of the major areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. In addition, many faculty research interests involve interdisciplinary problems in human health, alternative energy, and materials science.
Programs
The department of chemistry and biochemistry offers a major in chemistry culminating in a bachelor of science in chemistry (BCh) degree or a bachelor of science (BS) degree. The BCh degree is American Chemical Society-certified (ACS-certified) and consists of two tracks: chemistry and biochemistry. The BS degree with a major in chemistry is not ACS-certified and is designed primarily for students pursuing health professions. The department also offers a minor in chemistry.
- Majors
- Minor
Faculty
Chair
- Szulczewski, Gregory J.
Robert Ramsay Professors
- Dixon, David A.
- Sun, Wenfang
Professors
- Blackstock, Silas C.
- Pan, Shanlin
- Papish, Elizabeth T.
- Shaughnessy, Kevin H.
- Vincent, John B.
Associate Professors
- Bakker, Martin G.
- Bonizzoni, Marco
- Dunkle, Jack
- Frantom, Patrick
- Pierce, Brad S.
- Rupar, Paul A.
- Snowden, Timothy S.
- Street, Shane C.
- Szulczewski, Gregory J.
- Woski, Stephen A.
Assistant Professors
- Allred, Jared
- Fedin, Igor
- Ghosh, Ayanjeet
- Thompson, Matthew
Renewable Contract Associate Professor
- Leung, Diana
Renewable Contract Assistant Professor
- DeSimone, Alice
- Liu, Yinghui
Courses
Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Degree credit is not awarded for both CH 101 and CH 100 or for both CH 101 and CH 117. A survey of the fundamental facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry. Usually offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Degree credit is not awarded for both CH 102 and CH 105 or both CH 102 and CH 118. Continuation of CH 100 or CH 101, with basic inorganic chemistry. Includes a systematic study of the elements and the structures, properties, and reactions of their compounds. Usually offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.