化学家研究物理物质的原子和分子结构，并分析其变化方式。更具体地说，他们研究如何将基本的原子和分子成分结合在一起并进行操作以生产有用或改良的产品。他们还开发了测量原子和分子特性及其相互作用的方法，从而洞察了从采矿到临床诊断的一系列过程。化学专业的学生在通用化学和数学方面奠定了坚实的基础，随后在有机化学，分析化学，物理化学，无机化学，生物化学和物理学方面进行了课程教学。该课程以文科和传播艺术课程为基础。鼓励化学专业的学生参加本科生研究。本科生有足够的机会参与个别教员实验室的开创性研究。学生可以使用学院实验室和
This Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Chemistry, the central science, engages biochemistry, biology, engineering, and environmental and materials sciences. Chemists synthesize compounds ranging from life-enhancing medicines to the materials of modern society, with the understanding that there can be unintended consequences. Chemists collect and analyze data used in policy decisions, including those involving the air, food, soil, and water. Chemists develop materials and processes that are safer, and are more energy and material efficient. Chemists develop processes for the recovery and conversion of waste to raw material. <br><br>With these important and diverse roles, chemists need to be skilled at the various arts of chemistry, conversant with other scientists as well as policy decision makers, and cognizant of the diverse impacts that their works have on society. Chemistry majors develop a solid foundation in general chemistry and mathematics, followed by course work in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical biology, and physics. The curriculum is rounded out by courses in the liberal and communications arts.