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CHEMISTRY

Program Overview

Chemistry is a physical science that focuses on the composition, structural properties, reaction of substances, and the means by which matter is converted from one form to another. This discipline explores the fundamentals of organic and inorganic matter, chemical structure and reactivity, qualitative and quantitative analyses, laboratory procedures that include strong emphasis on modern instrumental methods, research methodologies, and quantum mechanics.

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Associate Degree

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Chemistry - Associate in Science

Associate Degree

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Below is a sample of the career options available to the chemistry major. A few require an associate in science degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and most require a graduate-level degree: high school or college teacher, analytical chemist, biochemist, polymer chemist, medical doctor, dentist, laboratory technician, and technical sales representative. Entry-level career opportunities are available in biotechnology, biomedical instrumentation, diagnostics, immunochemistry, pharmaceuticals, basic research, and environmental control agencies.

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Physical Sciences

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Silvia Nadalet Dean

Grant Miller Department Chair

Tinh-Alfredo Khuong Department Chair

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Faculty Contacts

Juan Gonzalez-Gonzalez Professor

Rebekah Stassinopoulos Professor

Tinh-Alfredo Khuong Professor

Craig Cavanaugh Assistant Professor

Kathryn Mayer Assistant Professor

Kevin Sweeney Assistant Professor

David Hecht Professor

Joann Um Professor

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