化学专业本科生课程的目的是通过课程工作和实验室经验的结合，培养出对分子科学基本概念有所了解的毕业生。加州理工学院的化学课程提供了传统化学领域的深度知识，包括有机和无机化学，化学物理学，理论化学，化学生物学和生物化学。该课程的广度可在高级课程设置和教师的特殊兴趣中找到，其中可能包括以下主题：化学合成和催化，化学动力学和反应机理，生物化学，生物无机，生物有机和生物物理化学以及材料化学。加州理工学院的化学研究是高度交叉学科，反映了分子理解在许多科学领域中日益重要的地位。重大举措正在促进能源与环境，分子医学和纳米
The objective of the undergraduate option in chemistry is to produce graduates articulate in the fundamental concepts of the molecular sciences through a combination of coursework and laboratory experiences. The chemistry program at Caltech provides depth in the traditional areas of chemistryorganic and inorganic chemistry, chemical physics, theoretical chemistry, chemical biology, and biochemistry. Breadth in the program is found within the advanced coursework offerings and the specialized interests of the faculty. Chemical research at Caltech is highly interdisciplinary, reflecting the increasing importance of molecular understanding to many fields of science. Major initiatives are fostering broad collaborations in energy and environment, molecular medicine, and nanomaterials. Students can also pursue Chemistry as a minor at Caltech.