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Chemistry

Professor Jennifer Brigati, Chair, Division of Natural Sciences

Professor Mary Turner, Coordinator

The curriculum in chemistry affords students sound training in the principles and techniques of modern chemical theory and experimentation. The program integrates laboratory, theoretical, and research skills to provide the range of abilities needed by the practicing chemist, and yet permits concentration in the organic, biochemical, analytical or physical subdisciplines. Opportunity for research through the Oak Ridge Associated Universities and National Laboratories such as Argonne, Brookhaven, Los Alamos, and Oak Ridge complement the curriculum.

Because of required prerequisites and course placements, students entering the College with a math ACT score below 24 and those who satisfactorily complete CHM 121 and CHM 122 after the spring of their second year may require additional time to complete the degree and should work closely with their advisor to identify optional summer or additional semester course plans.

Three distinct major programs are offered: the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, and the Chemistry for Teacher Licensure Degree.

Students successfully completing any one of these programs of study will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic terminology, concepts, and graphical/quantitative analysis in chemistry.
  2. Summarize and interpret the primary chemical literature.
  3. Acquire and apply a set of basic chemistry laboratory data-acquisition, analysis, and presentation skills.
  4. Formulate scientifically significant questions, and work toward their resolution.
  5. Design and execute an in-depth research project, and successfully communicate the results in both verbal and written form.