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Understand the building blocks of the universe through the intersection of chemistry and physics. You will engage in broad, advanced study of many areas of chemistry including general, organic, physical, inorganic and chemical analysis. Link theory with practice as you work side-by-side with experienced faculty in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. With the American Chemical Society emphasis, you will be prepared for your dream career in research, industry or graduate studies.
The Polytechnic Approach
Be a catalyst of innovation through faculty-led research opportunities and publish your work in academic journals alongside leaders in the field. Get hands-on training with spectrometers, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometer,centrifuges, lasers and other modern equipment to experiment with a wide range of chemistry applications. You won't just study chemistry in a book or classroom. You will become a chemist through labs and practical experience.
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The American Chemical Society option emphasizes the relationship of chemistry and physics. The curriculum of this option leads to the more traditional careers and graduate training in chemistry. This program is certified by the American Chemical Society and upholds high standards of excellence in chemistry education.
Featured Sub-Discipline: Physical Chemistry
Physical chemistry gives an understanding of how chemical processes work at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. Thermodynamics and kinetics teach us how molecules interact with each other while quantum chemistry provides knowledge of how molecules behave at the atomic level. These insights give knowledge that allow us to create new ideas or innovate current ones.