1. Faculty:
John W. Brock, Stephen F. Cartier (Chair), Dean C. Kahl, Yamuna Kollalpitiya, Langdon J. Martin, Joseph G. Young,

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Program Overview

The mission of the Warren Wilson College Department of Chemistry is to provide a high quality liberal arts education in Chemistry promoting solid technical knowledge, reasoned discourse, creative thought, problem solving, and experiential learning framed within a triad of academics, service, and work.

This mission is accomplished with the following goals:

1. To provide a supportive environment for students with convenient access to professors and peer tutors.
2. To emphasize the connections between chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
3. To encourage students to become life-long learners and scientifically responsible citizens.
4. To promote creative collaborations and research between students, staff, and faculty.
5. To maintain a collection of state-of-the-art instruments for use by chemistry students and faculty members as well as for use as a college-wide resource.
6. To train and support students on the chemistry work crew, promoting a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and safe laboratory practices.
7. To promote collaborations between the department members and members of other academic departments.
8. To provide service and outreach to various groups external to the College.
9. To prepare students for meaningful careers as scientists, medical and health care professionals, and as science educators.
10. To provide a productive and fulfilling environment for faculty and staff members.

A carefully planned major in Chemistry prepares students for graduate school and medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary school, as well as a good job as a traditional "bench chemist." Chemists have excellent employment opportunities. The Biochemistry concentration is suitable for students preparing for graduate programs in biochemical or biomedical fields, human or veterinary medicine, and all health areas. Opportunities for exciting careers in these areas should remain abundant in the future.

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Major in Chemistry

Grades: Students must pass courses at a grade of C- or better to count toward fulfillment of the major.

Requirements: Students must earn a minimum of 57 credit hours, as follows, to fulfill the major requirements:

1. CHM 116 General Chemistry I
2. CHM 117 General Chemistry II
3. CHM 225 Organic Chemistry I
4. CHM 226 Organic Chemistry II
5. CHM 240 Inorganic Chemistry
6. CHM 321 Analytical Chemistry
7. CHM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
8. CHM 332 Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy
9. CHM 333 Thermodynamics Laboratory
10. MAT 241 Calculus I
11. MAT 242 Calculus II
12. PHY 251 Physics I
13. PHY 252 Physics II
14. SCI 390 Research Design
15. SCI 486-489 Natural Science Seminar Research
16. SCI 493 Natural Science Research Communication

Students are strongly encouraged to take the following courses:

1. SCI 319 Careers in Science
2. CHM 407 Biochemistry I
3. CHM 450 Advanced Environmental Chemistry

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Honors Program

Graduation in Chemistry with honors is possible for qualified students. See description under "Honors Program Natural Sciences" (Section 3.2.08.2.2).

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Minor in Chemistry

Grades: Students must pass courses at a grade of C- or better to count toward fulfillment of the minor.

Requirements: Students must earn a minimum of 27.5 credit hours, as follows, to fulfill the minor requirements:

1. CHM 116 General Chemistry I
2. CHM 117 General Chemistry II
3. CHM 225 Organic Chemistry I
4. CHM 321 Analytical Chemistry
5. PHY 251 Physics I
6. SCI 390 Research Design
7. SCI 486-489 Natural Sciences Seminar Research
8. SCI 493 Natural Sciences Research Communication