Chemistry is the study of matter, so understanding chemistry means understanding the world around you – from how cooking works to how detergent gets clothes clean. Chemists study substances at the atomic and molecular levels to develop new and improved products, test the quality of manufactured goods and develop new theories.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry - Individually Designed degree lets students create their own specialty by combining chemistry with other disciplines, either within the sciences or the humanities. The individually designed curriculum is developed in consultation with the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.
Like other degrees in Appalachian's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, this one combines an innovative and intellectually challenging curriculum with scholarship and service/engagement opportunities that employ state-of-the-art technologies. Chemistry majors graduate with strong problem-solving skills that are transferrable to a number of professions.
Examples: A student with interests in chemistry and archeology could design a curriculum that leads to greater knowledge about the analysis of bones. A student planning to attend medical school might explore ethics through a series of philosophy courses. Or, a student planning to attend pharmacy school might find value in taking nutrition classes.