Chemistry - Marlboro College

Chemistry from Marlboro College is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. The fundamental goal of the chemistry program at Marlboro College is to teach students a powerful way of thinking about the natural world: Atomic structure accounts for atomic properties, as well as the periodic trends in these properties, and this understanding can be used to predict the physical and chemical behavior of atoms and molecules. We then apply this core concept as we explore topics that range from the history of chemistry to the many ways that chemistry is employed in, for example: medicine, electronics, advanced materials technology and the study of the natural environment. Chemistry is sometimes referred to as the central science?chemists apply underlying principles of physics to their study of matter, and the principles of chemistry have applications in all aspects of biology. Chemistry therefore requires an understanding of physics, and is essential preparation for study in biology. There are five traditional subdivisions of chemistry: organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry , inorganic chemistry and analytical chemistry . Students may pursue advanced work in organic and biochemistry and many related topics. Analytical chemistry is woven into many courses and tutorials. Tutorials in physical and inorganic chemistry are offered for advanced students as needed. Plan Work in Chemistry Students should begin their studies in chemistry with General Chemistry I & II, followed by Organic Chemistry I & II, both with the accompanying laboratory courses. For students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, they must also take Biochemistry of the Cell (fall semester) and Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (spring semester). Organic Chemistry I & II and the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology sequence are offered in alternate years, so students should consider this rotation when planning their course of study. I also require Plan students to take at least two semesters of the laboratory classes that accompany the classroom chemistry and biochemistry courses. Although students should study broadly at Marlboro, the study of chemistry also requires a foundation in mathematics and physics. Chemistry Plan students should therefore also study differential and integral calculus, as well as General Physics. Linear algebra and statistics are also excellent companion courses for advanced study, as are physics courses in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. For advanced work in chemistry and biochemistry, students and I discuss and design tutorials as their interest in specific chemistry or biochemistry topics begins to develop (see ?Guidelines for Tutorial Work?). Many Plan students elect to conduct an experiment as part of their work. I heartily endorse and support such efforts, and I especially encourage students to pursue summer internships after their junior year as a way to conduct their own research. View more details on Marlboro College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.