In both programs degree options are available in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, environmental chemistry, and adhesive and sealant science. For graduate students, specializations in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and polymer chemistry are available with the MS and Ph.D. programs. Research is conducted in a wide variety of areas including analytical and environmental chemistry, chemical instrumentation, synthetic and theoretical inorganic and organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, natural products, organometallic chemistry, physical and surface chemistry, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, and molecular dynamics. Many of the department's research programs are interdisciplinary in nature. Through research projects, students and faculty maintain close ties with other departments such as biochemistry, biology, chemical, electrical, and materials engineering, geology, physics, and forestry.
Emphasis is chiefly on materials published in the United States or Europe.
However, since the discipline of chemistry is indeed global, all geographic areas are potentially relevant. E. Languages English language materials are of primary interest. Other languages including French, German, Russian, or Spanish are collected selectively, usually through faculty request. Translations are generally preferred when available. F. Treatment Strong emphasis is on materials of a scholarly nature.