Chemistry Major
Chemistry Major
I plan to make chemistry research my future career, so my recent research project and trip to National American Chemical Society Meeting have helped me understand the kind of details that are involved in the research process. See the Chemistry Showcase site for more detail's about Andrew's research.
Chemistry is the central science connecting diverse subjects and chemistry majors have many interests and goals. No matter what the goal, successful chemistry majors have an active interest in science and mathematics, enjoy working with their hands to perform experiments and build scientific apparatus, and are able to work independently where their perseverance, curiosity, and ability to concentrate on detail is demonstrated.
Courses and Schedules
All Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry program requirements and courses are listed in the Otterbein College Undergraduate Catalog.
To see which courses are offered in upcoming quarters, view the Course Schedule site.
Accreditation
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Otterbein College is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), which means that a degree in chemistry from Otterbein is recognized nationally as meeting rigorous academic standards.
Our curriculum emphasizes quantitative training and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry, mathematics and physics courses are required along with chemistry courses.
Besides coursework, students are encouraged to participate in research projects under the guidance of faculty members. This research can result in publication in internationally recognized scientific journals.
Undergraduate students may also become ACS student affiliates, which allows them to utilize ACS career services, interact academically and socially with faculty and other students, and network with faculty and business people from around the country. These connections, along with the high-quality coursework and research opportunities at Otterbein College, open many doors for a student's future achievement.
