Students get hands on experience in the use of a wide range of instruments, including Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gas Chromatography, and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Students in all classes use the equipment, beginning the first semester of their freshman year. In addition to excellent facilities, MacMurray is proud of its commitment to excellence in teaching. Class sizes are small. Each class can be tailored to the learning style, needs and interests of the students in the class.
Many people find chemistry difficult.
Our students find the professors are excellent instructors who are very willing to spend as much time as necessary to help them master concepts. If they prefer, free peer tutoring is available from advanced chemistry students. The department's computer lab also has self-guided tutorials. In addition, all labs are taught by professors, not graduate students or student assistants. It almost goes without saying that a professor is far more knowledgeable than graduate students.