Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences on the Pleasantville campus. Both our Biochemistry and Chemistry programs are approved by the prestigious American Chemical Society. Our dedicated faculty and optimal classroom sizes provide you with immersive opportunities for learning and conducting research in state-of-the art laboratories.
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The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology is a novel, interdisciplinary, and applied 鈥渇ast-tracked career鈥 program that integrates the foundations (principles, theories) of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry.
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a dynamic and interdisciplinary program combining chemistry, biochemistry, and biology to advance medicine synthesis, optimize drug delivery, and develop new therapies against diseases.
Our market relevant undergraduate programs provide unique opportunities for you to conduct research in well-equipped chemical sciences facilities. We are dedicated to 桃瘾社区's mission, Opportunitas, empowering you to achieve your fullest potential as an innovative thinker, problem-solver, and professional chemist.
We are committed to a student-centered culture and experiential learning approaches as you build a solid foundation in the chemical and physical sciences. Excel in your studies through close interactions with dedicated professors in small classroom and laboratory settings, where individual mentorship remains at the core of our teaching philosophy.
As a student in Chemistry and Physical Sciences program, you can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities including the Chemistry Club (桃瘾社区 Chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society), Tri-Beta, and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society.
The Dyson Hall of Science on the Pleasantville campus houses teaching and research laboratories to provide you with experiential learning opportunities that allow you to develop crucial skills in critical thinking, data analysis, instrument usage, and research processes.
We engage you with solid research mentorship early on in your studies. Our faculty are committed to providing you with unique research opportunities to conduct research projects in our state-of-the-art science laboratories.
Clandestine methamphetamine labs: they鈥檙e a growing problem and can be a nightmare for unsuspecting homeowners. Chemistry and Physical Sciences Professor Karen Caldwell and student researchers such as Morgan Amos are on the case, aiming to develop practical and effective remediation solutions.
Paulette Smart Mackey is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, transformational coach, and mentor who is passionate about early learning. To this end, she has recently published a book, Meet Skulle, which helps children explore their natural curiosity for the science of the human body.
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