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SUNY-ESF Chemistry Bachelor of Science DegreeThe chemistry curriculum builds a strong foundation in the traditional areas of Chemistry (Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry) then adds strength in one of three options:
Each option offers an advanced course of study beyond the usual courses of a traditional undergraduate chemistry curriculum. All options are excellent grounding for professional work after graduation or for advanced graduate study. Thus, students enjoy the advantages of a standard Chemistry program and the added value of a specialty aligned with the needs of the 21st Century.
The department’s home is the 71,000 square foot, Edwin C. Jahn Laboratory, which was completed in October, 1997. In addition to normal classroom and laboratory instruction, students perform cutting-edge research. Students at all levels are encouraged to become involved with research, and two out of three students do so before their senior year. All seniors must perform an independent research project. Students commonly present their research results at local and even national scientific meetings.
Chemistry Undergrad in AntarcticaA Rigorous Education:
Chemistry faculty bring their expertise in cutting edge research to the classroom, providing an education that is grounded in the latest knowledge and real-world examples. Also, in addition to the usual chemistry courses, undergraduates take three introductory graduate level classes, which looks very attractive to employers.
Employers value the education our students receive: 95% of our students are employed in chemistry or accepted into graduate or medical school within 3 months of graduating from ESF.
Personal Attention:
Upper-level courses for chemistry majors usually have enrollments of only 5-15 students, so chemistry majors get personal attention from the professors. All courses are taught by professors, not graduate students.
Improving the World:
Many students were drawn to ESF due to the way chemistry is used in our varied specialties to find ways to improve our world:
The Department of Chemistry offers three options leading to the bachelor of science degree: biochemistry and natural products, environmental chemistry, and natural and synthetic polymer chemistry. Each option offers an advanced course of studies beyond the basic courses of the classical undergraduate chemistry curriculum. All options are excellent grounding for professional work at the B.S. level or for advanced graduate study.
“I have been meaning to write to Dr. Hassett(Chemistry faculty chair)to tell him how grateful I am to the chemistry department at ESF. There have been so many times in the last two semesters that I have silently thanked one professor or another for some specific skill I learned there. I had a really good experience there; it is a very, very good place to learn!”
ESF Chemistry Facts:Department of Chemistry
Jahn Laboratory
SUNY-ESF
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-470-6855
315-470-6856 (fax)
chemistry@esf.edu