The department's contemporary curricular program equips students for living and working in our modern, technologically advanced society.
Experimentation is at the heart of the program.
On campus, students use modern instrumentation in course work and individual research. May Term and summer internships provide authentic research and work experiences at the industrial or university level. Chemistry faculty members are effective teachers and advisers, and the smaller class size enables faculty and students to become well acquainted. To challenge students to be critical thinkers and enthusiastic scientists who are capable of independent laboratory experimentation and continued professional growth after completing their college studies. To confront students with the needs and priorities of modern society and to emphasize their responsibility to society in their roles as scientists and citizens.