Chemistry Program

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Purpose Statement

The Chemistry Program is committed to impart to our students, knowledge knowledge and skills in the application of chemical sciences toward the improvement of the standard of living of mankind. The students are encouraged to grow intellectually, develop critical thinking and inquisitive approach to the cutting-edge knowledge in chemical sciences. We present the ethical issues and the importance of moral choices that apply to the chemistry profession.

The curriculum of the department is designed to teach the basic and applied principles of chemistry so as to meet the needs of student who will:

Enter the industry and pursue careers in chemistry
Enter graduate school for advanced study in chemical sciences and related field
Enter the professional schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other related professions requiring the basic knowledge of chemistry
Apply the principles of chemistry in the field of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Biological and Life Sciences and;

Those students who are non-science majors, but need chemistry for its educational values in order to acquire a well rounded liberal arts education

The Program also provides opportunity for research in addition to the classroom, laboratory, and information technology experiences.

The Program also offers a Teacher Certification in Chemistry. The objective of the program is to provide the students with the proper combination of chemistry and education courses so that they will be prepared to teach Chemistry at the high school level.

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