Why choose to major in chemistry? 

One of the first questions you may ask yourself is why would you like to major in chemistry?  Many students respond by stating they enjoyed their high school chemistry class or would like to become a chemistry teacher.  While both of these comments are true for many students – chemistry can lead to so much more.  In fact, a degree in chemistry can lead to a variety of traditional and unique career opportunities in science.

The Penn State Erie chemistry program can prepare you for graduate school in chemistry, a career in teaching, the chemical industry, patent law and professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy.  You may choose to apply your degree in such specialties as the development of energy resources or effective environmental management in either a government position or the private sector.  Perhaps you'll choose to chart a course in a flourishing new area of science, such as nanotechnology.  The opportunities are endless. 

Chemistry Courses Offered At Behrend

CHEM          110        Chemical Principles I
CHEM          111        Experimental Chemistry I
CHEM          112        Chemical Principles II
CHEM          113        Experimental Chemistry II
CHEM          210        Organic Chemistry I
CHEM          212        Organic Chemistry II
CHEM          213        Laboratory in Organic Chemistry
CHEM          221        Quantitative Analysis
CHEM          297        Independent Studies
CHEM          400        Chemical Literature
CHEM          413W    Chemistry of the Elements
CHEM          430        Structural Analysis of Organic Compounds
CHEM          440        Instrumental Analysis
CHEM          441        Elemental Analysis and Instrument Design Laboratory
CHEM          443        Electrochemistry and Chromatography Laboratory
CHEM          445        Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory
CHEM          446        X-ray Crystallography
CHEM          450        Physical Chemistry – Thermochemistry
CHEM          452        Physical Chemistry II – Quantum Chemistry
CHEM          457        Experimental Physical Chemistry
CHEM          472        General Biochemistry I
CHEM          474        Organic Synthesis
CHEM          494        Chemical Research
CHEM          495        Internship
CHEM          496        Independent Studies
CHEM          497        Special Topics 

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Please do not use the information contained here as a substitute for your academic advisor.  The chemistry major and required courses are constantly changing.  The only sure method to obtaining accurate information is to see your academic advisor at least once a semester or check the official university catalog..