Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the nature and characteristics of substances and the changes they undergo. Chemistry is fundamental to most scientific disciplines and technology. Chemistry is concerned with the building blocks of all materials-atoms and molecules.

Chemists are employed in manufacturing firms in research and development, testing, regulatory, and quality assurance. They work in many industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food. Chemists also work for state and local governments and for federal agencies.

Courses include:

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Systematic Inorganic Chemistry

College	College of Sciences
Discipline	Physical Science
Academic Department	Chemistry
Departmental Contact	Dr. Jeremy Feducia
Major Overview	Chemistry
Plan Requirements	Chemistry
Semester Sequence	Chemistry (BS) Chemistry (BA)
Related Majors	Biochemistry Bioprocessing Science Chemical Engineering Polymer & Color Chemistry Chemical Engineering
Minors	No Minor
Related Minors	Chemical Engineering Environmental Toxicology Polymer & Color Chemistry
Skills You Could Develop	Analysis of scientific data Laboratory skills
Learn More About This Major	Department of Chemistry Student Organizations Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Career Titles	Chemist Forensic Science Technician Chemical Lab Technician Various Chemistry Occupations Technical Sales Representative (Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Lab equipment, etc.)
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