Chemistry
How can we develop new pharmaceuticals, new fuels for the transportation industry, or new polymers
for aerospace applications? What are the environmental effects of chemicals? From your freshman year
on, the Department of Chemistry gives you plenty of opportunities to answer these questions and many
more by actively participating in scientific research and working in modern laboratories with
state-of-the-art equipment.
In small classroom settings, you will explore all the classical areas of chemistry, including
analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. You'll also experiment in a variety of
specialized areas, including polymer chemistry, chemical kinetics, and environmental chemistry.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
If you have a special interest in chemistry but want more flexibility in your program, choose
the Bachelor of Arts program. This program offers more room to explore other areas of study,
since it has fewer math and science courses. With a B.A. degree, you might find yourself in a
career in education, chemical sales, technical service or patent law.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
If you are planning a career in chemistry, the Bachelor of Science is the right choice. In
addition to your general education requirements, you'll take various courses in chemistry,
physics, math and computer science. The B.S. degree will prepare you for graduate work or
research in chemistry. You could find yourself in the field doing environmental testing,
in a crime lab examining chemical evidence, or even in an art museum restoring Renaissance
paintings.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology
If you are thinking about a career in biochemistry, medicine, dentistry, or other health-related
fields, you may find this program of particular interest. It enables you to combine the study of
biology and chemistry to further broaden your educational background
As a Chemistry major, you will have the opportunity to work in various chemistry-related
industries while earning both academic credit and money for tuition or other purposes. These
kinds of cooperative programs usually take four and half or five years to complete but you
can finish the degree program in just four years by opting to take your work experience during
the summer.
"The stimulating research environment was the deciding
factor in my going to graduate school. It has been the best decision
I have made, thanks to the great preparation I received from the
University of Hartford and the professors of the Department of Chemistry."
--Florence Maounis, Class of 1998
