Chemistry and Physics

Faculty

Professor: Todd Wimpfheimer, Chairperson

Professors: Lorrie Comeford, Christine MacTaylor, Robert T. Wang, Richard T. Wester

Associate Professors: Ronald MacTaylor

Assistant Professors: Deborah Mason-McCaffrey, Emily Rowland, Deanna Warner

Laboratory Instructors: Aziz El-Madi, James Ragwar

Faculty Emeriti

Professors: Mary C. Cavallaro, Myles D. Glazer, Joseph J. Szymanski, Edward Wall

Assistant Professor: Mildred Tamminen

Programs Offered

Bachelor of Science – Chemistry

Majors

Chemistry
Secondary Education

Programs in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Physics offers the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry. The program provides graduates with a strong foundation in all branches of Chemistry including biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Chemistry majors are prepared to pursue careers and graduate study programs in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, the environment, education, medicine, dentistry and law. Chemistry majors may also pursue careers in chemical sales, marketing, business and computer applications. For these career goals, courses and minors in economics, business, management, computer science, or marketing would be appropriate.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree is for students who wish to develop expertise in an additional area of study. Students must elect a minor and must study a foreign language. Students are encouraged to consider a minor in Biology, Geological Sciences, Earth Science, Computer Studies, Mathematics, Secondary Education, Business, Economics, Management, or Marketing. The degree includes 40 credits hours in Chemistry and requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. A minimum number of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science degree provides broad preparation for students seeking employment or graduate studies. The degree includes 47 credits hours in Chemistry and requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

The ACS approved option is a more rigorous program. The curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the ACS Committee on Professional Training. Upon successful completion of this program of study and recommendation of the faculty, the student will receive a certificate from the ACS Committee on Professional Training. The degree includes 53 credits hours of chemistry and requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. Students must complete a research project. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. It requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.

The Biochemistry Concentration is designed for students with an interest in biochemistry and the chemical aspects of biotechnology. The degree includes 41 credits hours in Chemistry and 16 credits hours in Biology. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.