Chemistry

专业介绍

The Chemistry concentration offers courses and research opportunities that range from fundamental studies involving the characterization and preparation of synthetic and naturally occurring molecules, to interdisciplinary studies at the interfaces of chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, engineering, and nanoscience.

As early as their first year, undergraduates are able to work one-on-one or in small groups with faculty members on cutting edge research projects. The Sc.B. degree provides a thorough foundation for further graduate study or for entry-level technical positions in each area. Students seeking the Sc.B. may either pursue the standard Chemistry concentration or one of the two optional tracks: Chemical Biology or Materials Chemistry. Students may also pursue the A.B. degree in Chemistry, which provides a core education in the discipline.

Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

• Understand the central precepts of chemistry and their operation in everyday life
• Know how to formulate a scientific question
• Have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and design solutions to problems in chemistry and related fields
• Develop effective communication skills
• Engage in independent research