Chemists contribute to such diverse fields as medicine, agriculture, oceanography, and archaeology.
The University offers several chemistry programs, giving students the opportunity to define their individual educational and career goals. The first-year courses include elements of all of these areas. While organic chemistry is studied most intensely in the second year, inorganic and physical chemistry are the center of concentration in the third and fourth years. Advisors steer students toward specialized courses that correspond with their individual interests and aid them in choosing a specific program. The twenty-five members of the faculty include professors who are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields.