About the Program
Immerse yourself in the study of atoms, molecules, chemical reactions and the makings of matter itself as you bond with others in a collaborative lab environment and formulate solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and join experienced faculty in exciting research opportunities. With the general chemistry emphasis, you will have the flexibility to shape your coursework and choose electives to match your interest in science.
The Polytechnic Approach
Dive deeper into the classic physical chemistry you’ve experienced in school and expand your horizons into quantum physical chemistry. Learn the theory behind identifying compounds in organic chemistry, then identify those compounds in the lab. Become part of a research lab with a faculty mentor and publish your findings in academic journals. Here, you not only learn theory, you apply it and gain practical experience to prepare you for a career in countless fields.
Career Outcomes
Courses
The General option is the most flexible program. In consultation with an advisor, up to 12 units of electives can be chosen from outside of chemistry to create a truly interdisciplinary program of study. This degree option allows students who have an ADT in Chemistry to earn their degree in 60 semester units upon transfer.
Featured Sub-Discipline: Inorganic Chemistry
Research in inorganic chemistry encompasses studying all 118 elements on the periodic table, with applications in catalysis, materials, sustainability, nuclear chemistry, polymers, pigments, fuels, and medicines, for example. Students at CPP are encouraged to conduct undergraduate research with faculty in many of these areas and can learn advanced air-free synthesis, spectroscopy, crystallography and computational methods in inorganic chemistry
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Chemunity
Chemunity aims to: - Highlight and support diversity in chemistry & science - Foster community among chemistry students, faculty, and staff at CPP - Educate about barriers and historical inequities in chemistry & science
