Chemistry

Welcome to the Stan State Chemistry Department

• We are a welcoming community of faculty, staff and students who value understanding the fundamentals of chemistry with a learn-by-doing approach. 

• All of our major courses are offered in-person with hands-on laboratory co-requisites designed to provide our students with direct hands-on laboratory experiences throughout their degree path. 

• Small class sizes enable personalized attention in lectures and labs.

• Our majors work hands-on with a wide variety of instrumentation (Check out our inventory).

• Many of our majors take part in research projects with faculty in our department. 

• We are located on the third floor of Naraghi Hall of Science, with well-appointed laboratory spaces where students and faculty work together.

• Our graduates embark on a variety of career paths, some of which include...
  • Obtaining a health professional degree (medical school, pharmacy school, veterinary school etc.)
  • Obtaining a graduate degree studying a specific subfield of chemistry (PhD, Master's degree)
  • Working as a professional chemist in a commercial or government lab. (Gallo Winery, Delicato Winery, Hilmar Cheese, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, etc.)
  • Obtaining a teaching credential and serving as a high school science teacher.

The Chemistry Department offers several degree programs.

B.S. Chemistry with an option of a concentration in Biochemistry

• Approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Designed to provide in-depth training in chemistry for future professional chemists in industry,  government, or for those who plan to attend graduate school.
• Biochemistry concentration is recommended for students with career interests in the biotech, pharmaceutical and/or medical fields.

B.A. Chemistry with an option of a concentration in Biochemistry

• Designed for students seeking to enter professions requiring a  training in chemistry combined with training in other areas.
• Biochemistry concentration is strongly recommended for  students with career interests in health professions such as medicine, optometry, dentistry, medical technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.