Chemistry

Degree

B.A.

Division

Natural Sciences

Program Options

Area of Concentration, Joint Concentration, Secondary Field

The Chemistry program at New College encourages and develops independence, scientific judgment and a high level of performance.

About the Chemistry Area of Concentration

From the beginning, you will work closely with faculty, learning the research, communications and analytical skills and techniques necessary to succeed in the field. Tutorials, Independent Study Projects, and the senior thesis provide opportunities for intensive study on specific topics and original laboratory research.

Laboratories are well equipped for organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry projects as well as for biochemistry and molecular biology. Students enjoy access to research-grade instruments in laboratory courses and research projects. Research facilities include a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer, several FTIR and UV-visible spectrophotometers, a fluorimeter, high-pressure liquid chromatographs, inert atmosphere glove boxes, electrochemistry equipment, a GC-MS, a real-time PCR machine, a digital imaging system, and a state-of-the-art microwave spectrometer.

Featured Course

CHEM 2075

Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

Climate change. Ozone hole. Water contamination. Air pollution. Food shortages. Chemistry plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges. The course will introduce the air we breathe and air pollution; ozone layer and ozone holes; water pollution and acid rain; climate change and greenhouse effect; energy from different sources; nutrition, health and medicine; polymers and plastics; toxic organic compounds; and key ideas in green chemistry.

Chemistry Curriculum