Chemistry Fact Sheet
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Chemistry MAJORING IN CHEMISTRY Chemistry majors are provided with a foundation for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a professional chemist in industry and research. This program also prepares students for secondary school teaching and to careers in medicine such as dentistry, optometry, and other health related vocations. Upon graduation, students have a rich variety of career path possibilities. Some Davis & Elkins graduates have attended graduate school, earning a doctorate in chemistry, while others have been accepted into post-professional schools such as pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary and engineering schools. Still others have directly entered the work force as high school teachers or technicians in a variety of technically-oriented companies, earning good salaries. Why Davis & Elkins College? D&E is a private liberal arts institution located in the mountain highlands of West Virginia. We offer small classes (with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1) taught by extraordinary faculty dedicated to your academic success. e College offers students three different Chemistry tracks. e General Chemistry program provides students with a foundation for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a professional chemist in industry and research. is program also prepares students for secondary school teaching and to careers in medicine such as dentistry, optometry, and other health related vocations. e Chemistry - Pre-medical program is for students who do not wish to pursue the general Chemistry track, but plan to continue their education in the medical field. In addition, this program also prepares students for employment in industry and research. e Chemistry - Secondary Education program is coordinated with the education department. e program is designed for students who want to meet the requirements for teaching Chemistry in middle, junior high and senior high schools. Active Learning Chemistry majors at Davis & Elkins College have many opportunities to explore their talents and intellectual prowess as undergraduates in a scientific field. A wide range of in- house research projects are available for student involvement, including the synthesis of novel organic and bioinorganic compounds, spectroscopic studies of organic and bioinorganic molecules, kinetic studies of highly reactive organic compounds, and the development of novel statistical methods for determining acid strengths. Students also have opportunities to conduct specialized research under well-known professors at other universities under the National Science Foundation (NSF) program called Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). ese internships not only equip students for a position in their area of interest, they also test and confirm genuine interests in particular fields, and contribute to strong résumés when students graduate and seek employment. For More Information Oma Morgan Chair, Chemistry Department Professor, Chemistry Eshleman Science Center [email protected] 304-637-1379 D&E QUICK FACTS Degree Offered in Major: BS Chemistry Other Programs: Over 30 majors and pre-professional programs Total Student Enrollment: 874 Financial Aid: Approximately 95% of D&E students receive financial aid, with average annual assistance of more than $10,000 Mission: To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: 304-637-1230 • Email: [email protected] • www.dewv.edu
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ChemistryMajorING IN CheMIstryChemistry majors are provided with a foundation for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a professional chemist in industry and research. This program also prepares students for secondary school teaching and to careers in medicine such as dentistry, optometry, and other health related vocations.
Upon graduation, students have a rich variety of career path possibilities. Some Davis & Elkins graduates have attended graduate school, earning a doctorate in chemistry, while others have been accepted into post-professional schools such as pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary and engineering schools. Still others have directly entered the work force as high school teachers or technicians in a variety of technically-oriented companies, earning good salaries.
Why Davis & Elkins College?D&E is a private liberal arts institution located in the mountain highlands of West Virginia. We offer small classes (with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1) taught by extraordinary faculty dedicated to your academic success.
The College offers students three different Chemistry tracks. The General Chemistry program provides students with a foundation for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a professional chemist in industry and research. This program also prepares students for secondary school teaching and to careers in medicine such as dentistry, optometry, and other health related vocations.
The Chemistry - Pre-medical program is for students who do not wish to pursue the general Chemistry track, but plan to continue their education in the medical field. In addition, this program also prepares students for employment in industry and research.
The Chemistry - Secondary Education program is coordinated with the education department. The program is designed for students who want to meet the requirements for teaching Chemistry in middle, junior high and senior high schools.
Active LearningChemistry majors at Davis & Elkins College have many opportunities to explore their talents and intellectual prowess as undergraduates in a scientific field. A wide range of in-house research projects are available for student involvement, including the synthesis of novel organic and bioinorganic compounds, spectroscopic studies of organic and bioinorganic molecules, kinetic studies of highly reactive organic compounds, and the development of novel statistical methods for determining acid strengths.
Students also have opportunities to conduct specialized research under well-known professors at other universities under the National Science Foundation (NSF) program called Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). These internships not only equip students for a position in their area of interest, they also test and confirm genuine interests in particular fields, and contribute to strong résumés when students graduate and seek employment.
For More InformationOma MorganChair, Chemistry DepartmentProfessor, ChemistryEshleman Science [email protected]
D&e QUICK FaCtsDegree Offered in Major: BS ChemistryOther Programs: Over 30 majors and pre-professional programsTotal Student Enrollment: 874Financial Aid: Approximately 95% of D&E students receive financial aid, with average annual assistance of more than $10,000Mission: To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
For More INForMatIoN Phone: 304-637-1230 • Email: [email protected] • www.dewv.edu
108 Basic Chemistry I109 Basic Chemistry I Laboratory115 Basic Chemistry II116 Basic Chemistry II Laboratory120, 122 Fundamentals of Chemistry I, II121, 123 Chemical Laboratory Principles I, II201,203 Analytical Chemistry I, II202, 204 Analytical Techniques I, II205, 207 Organic Chemistry I, II206, 208 Organic Techniques I, II
215 Undergraduate Chemical Research253 Environmental Chemistry301 Physical Chemistry I301L Physical Chemistry Laboratory302 Physical Chemistry II304 Biochemistry I305 Biochemistry II306 Chemical Experimentation310 Inorganic Chemistry399 Independent Study498 Seminar and Thesis
Davis & Elkins College provides a challenging and supportive environment to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Students can select from over 30 majors and pre-professional programs, knowing that their entire College experience is designed to prepare and inspire them for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
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