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Chemistry
Department Chair: Timothy Paget (Davis Hall, Room 315).
Faculty Adviser: Marc Lazarus (Davis Hall, Room 336)
Department Faculty and Staff: Professors: Iraj Ganjian, Gustavo Lopez, Marc S. Lazarus, Manfred Philipp; Associate Professor: John L. Richards; Assistant Professors: Andrei Jitianu, Naphtali O'Connor, Thomas Young; Senior College Laboratory Technicians: Sharif Elhakem, Bibi N. Gafur; College Laboratory Technician: Habib Girgis
The Department of Chemistry offers degree programs designed to prepare students for advanced study and careers in chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields, including medicine and dentistry. For students majoring in other science or science-related fields, the Department offers courses needed to pursue careers in science teaching, medicine, dentistry, nursing, and nutrition. For non-science majors, courses are offered that present the concepts and facts of chemistry useful in understanding and appreciating present-day scientific knowledge and its application to everyday life. The B.S. in Chemistry and Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry are accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Departmental Honors
In order for students to receive departmental honors they must satisfy the College requirements for departmental honors and must complete CHE 491 with a grade of B+ or greater.
Last modified: 2/22/2013
