化学本科专业为学生提供现代化学基础知识，并提供该领域的前沿研究和当代仪器知识。核心课程介绍了有机，分析，无机，生物和物理化学的学科，并在实验室中提供了多种实践实验经验。成功完成核心课程后，学生会深入研究自己的选择，并强烈鼓励他们参加原创研究。
Chemistry is involved in everything that makes up our world. The life processes of all organisms involve chemical changes. Chemists play a key role in the development of drugs, which are helping to cure and alleviate diseases and prolong life. Chemists are involved in biochemistry and genetic engineering. They are actively involved in environmental issues, and are helping to tap new sources of energy to replace the earth's finite reserves of petroleum.<br><br>The Department of Chemistry offers a wide range of courses from the introductory level to the doctoral level. Undergraduate courses are designed for students planning careers in chemistry, medicine, business, and other professions, and for students taking chemistry as part of the foundation for another discipline. Faculty members serve as both scientists and teachers, bringing to the classroom the results and excitement of their research. Because of this dual emphasis, students are made aware of the latest developments in the field.