Program Overview
Elmira College's Chemistry program fosters independent thinking and prepares students for careers in research, industry, education, and healthcare. With a core curriculum in all chemistry branches and elective options for specialization, students gain hands-on experience through research projects and internships. The program's small class sizes and expert faculty provide individualized attention and mentorship, ensuring student success and career readiness.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Chemistry degree program at Elmira College is designed to help students become independent thinkers ready to pursue new ideas and seek answers to big questions. The program curriculum includes coursework across all branches of chemistry, with elective options allowing students to specialize their studies. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including research, industry, education, and healthcare.
Outline:
- Core Chemistry Courses:
- General Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Elective Courses:
- Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to specialize their studies, including:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Research Opportunities:
Teaching:
- Experiential Learning:
- Students gain practical experience through hands-on research projects and internships, which can help them apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
- Faculty Expertise:
- The program's faculty members are experts in their fields, which provides students with access to cutting-edge research and industry knowledge.
- Individualized Attention:
- The small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships allow for personalized instruction and mentorship, which can help students succeed academically and professionally.
Careers:
- Diverse Career Opportunities:
- Graduates with a Chemistry degree from Elmira College are highly employable in various fields, including:
- Research and development
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Environmental consulting
- Healthcare
- Education
- Preparation for Graduate School:
- The Professional Chemistry concentration prepares students for graduate school in chemistry or employment in the industry.
- Real-World Experience:
- Internships and research projects help students gain valuable experience that can make them more competitive in the job market.
