About
the Department
The Department of Chemistry is an active part of the College
of Arts and Sciences. It offers major programs designed to
furnish a thorough foundation in the various areas of chemistry
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor
of Arts (B.A.). The Department is included on the list of
departments approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
The Bachelor of Science program is designed to meet the standards
set by the Committee on Professional Training of the American
Chemical Society, and students who complete the B.S. program
in chemistry will be certified to the ACS upon graduation.
A notable feature of all these programs is that students
with an aptitude and desire to do laboratory research have
the opportunity to work with a faculty member during their
undergraduate training using a wide array of instrumentation.
Students at all academic levels have been actively engaged
in research programs in the Department of Chemistry, and have
presented their work at local and national professional meetings.
What do you do with a major in Chemistry?
Graduates of our program have traveled along a variety of
career paths:
- You might join a research group to help develop
new pharmaceuticals, new fuels for the transportation industry,
or new polymers for aerospace applications.
- You could find yourself in the field doing environmental
testing, in a crime lab examining chemical evidence, or
in an art museum restoring Renaissance paintings.
- If you enjoy interacting with people, you might
want to consider a position in chemical sales or technical
service or in exploring new markets for your company's products.
- You could also share your chemical knowledge as
a high school science teacher.
Once you've compeleted your undergraduate degree in chemistry,
you might decide to pursue an advanced degree in chemistry,
which would prepare you for research in such diverse areas
as medicine, forensic science, oceanography, or toxicology. Or,
you could combine an under-graduate degree in chemistry with
a law degree to become a patent attorney, or with a masters
in library science to become a science librarian. Advanced
study in chemistry or biochemistry could also qualify you
for a career in teaching and research at a college or university.
Some graduates have even started their own companies.
What is unique about Chemistry at the
University of Hartford?
- Small class size and individual attention
- Opportunities for research and projects with faculty
- Extensive support for utilizing computers in chemistry
- Problem-based laboratory work
- Development of presentation skills
- Solid preparation for either graduate school or work
as a chemist
- Comprehensive experience with modern instrumentation
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