Chemistry - Saint Vincent College

Chemistry Department Learning Objectives

Students graduating with a degree in chemistry will have an understanding of chemical principles in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry that allows them to apply those principles to advanced topics. Students in biochemistry and environmental chemistry will be able to apply principles specific to their disciplines to advanced topics.
Students will be able to perform a variety of modern chemical laboratory techniques and run modern instrumentation. Students in environmental chemistry and biochemistry will be able to perform laboratory techniques specific to their discipline.
Students will be able to communicate in both oral and written forms that are appropriate to the modern practice of chemistry. Students should be able to apply the Six Principles of Good Writing to their chemistry writing.
Students in their junior and senior year in chemistry will be able to design, develop, conduct and report on an independent research project.
Students will develop higher order thinking skills of synthesis, analysis, and applications.

We offer the right chemistry for success in many industries -

B.S. degree program for majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry; minors in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, and secondary school teaching certification in Chemistry also available.
American Chemical Society-certified.
Optional Pre-Health Professions program for Chemistry majors preparing for medical and other health professions schools.
Environmental Chemistry majors benefit from the age-old Benedictine tradition of stewardship of the Earth. We are a leader in environmental education.
Curriculum provides a solid foundation in general, organic and physical chemistry as well as instrumental analysis; graduation requirements include a major senior research project.
Unique Benedictine influence takes learning to a higher level. (Visit and see for yourself!)

Enables you to identify and develop a specialty within chemistry.
Relates chemistry to other disciplines and industries, making Chemistry a relevant major for many careers.
Provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs specially equipped for concentrated study in analytical, organic, biochemical, physical and environmental chemistry as well as many other specialties. Labs feature $500,000 of new equipment.
Gets your feet wet in the industry through the award-winning Environmental Education Center and the Summer Institute in Watershed Restoration, two of many programs that take advantage of Saint Vincent's natural laboratory, the surrounding forests, fields, streams, lakes and wetlands.
Jump-starts your career through American Chemical Society affiliation. Present your research and network with professionals at the annual national meeting.
Develops your writing skills, which are critical for success in every profession, through writing assignments in most courses.

Prepares you to immediately enter the workforce or attend graduate or medical school.
More than 95% of students recommended by our Pre-Health Professions committee were accepted to professional doctorate or master's programs. More than 70% were accepted to an M.D. program.
Provides practical work experience through internships that we help you secure.
Gets you ready for a full life, personally and professionally, but nurturing your spirit as well as your intellect.