Program in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is comprised of 9 tenured or tenure-track faculty, two instructors, a stockroom coordinator with part-time instructor responsibilities, and a department assistant. Faculty and students do research in the traditional areas of analytical, physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, as well as biochemistry with direct applications to the defense of our nation, the environment, energy, pharmaceuticals, and the petroleum industry.

There are approximately 100 undergraduate majors in chemistry and biochemistry. Our graduate programs lead to either the M.S. or Ph.D. degree. The Ph.D. degree is new in 2009 and the department anticipates 3-6 graduate students admitted each year in the combined programs.Graduate students take core courses in either a physical or life sciences core, and then select electives from a wide range of classes before conducting independent and unique research with a faculty mentor.

The Master of Science in Chemistry program provides graduates with the advanced knowledge necessary to continue in Ph.D. programs at other institutions and the skills and expertise needed by those who will use master's-level training in industry. While research is oriented toward applications of chemistry, the curriculum emphasizes essential principles and basic knowledge.

Research Details：
Analysis of Creatine Ethyl Ester
Catalysis
Chemical Biology
DNA Damage from Chemical Carcinogens
Drug Characterization
Drug Discovery
Environmental Chemistry
Functional Materials
Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker for Stress
Nanobatteries
NanoJapan
Organic Synthesis