A Solid Reputation

Our courses impart a strong foundation in the principles and practices of modern chemistry and biochemistry within the framework of a liberal arts education. In the laboratory, students gain extensive experience with sophisticated instrumentation and computer equipment.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry enjoys a solid reputation as a quality program with faculty who strive to be the best teachers and researchers on campus. Coursework in Chemistry and Biochemistry is designed to prepare students for a variety of options and career paths following graduation. The upper division courses are based on a sequence of integrated laboratory/lecture courses in organic/physical chemistry, inorganic/physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, instrumental methods and biochemistry.