Chemistry Department
I was captured for life by chemistry and by crystals.
Dorothy Hodgkin The field of chemistry is concerned with the structure of matter, its transformations,
and the energy changes related to these transformations. Departmental aims are to
contribute to the student's understanding of chemistry's place within the sciences
and in today's industrial and business world, and to provide students concentrating in
this field with a thorough and practical education that will be useful in teaching or in
industrial, technical, or graduate work.
To achieve these aims the Department of Chemistry offers a four-year program with
three tracks leading to baccaluareate degrees (B.A. in chemistry, B.S. in chemistry, and
B.S. in biochemistry). Because the chemistry courses in each track are the same for the
first two years, it is possible to switch tracks through the junior year. Students
considering a chemistry major are strongly urged to consult with a member of the Department
of Chemistry faculty to discuss the total program.
We are in the process of planning a pre-pharmacy program at USM. For a preliminary
look at the proposed two-year course sequence, click here.
News and Announcements
Information about the Professor
Emeritus John Ricci Undergraduate Fellowship,
and application form in .doc or
.pdf format is now available. Deadline
for application is March 13th.
PLTL sessions available for CHY 113, 115
Check out the Peer Led Team Learning link (to the right) for workshop times and locations. To sign up, send email to
jford@usm.maine.edu, with "PLTL SIGNUP" in the subject. Include your name, the course number (113 or 115),
and your preferences for which PLTL workshops.
Last update: 09Feb09
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