Chemistry - Lafayette College

Chemistry from Lafayette College is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Chemistry majors learn to interpret the world through the study of the properties, composition, and structure of matter. They also study the changes that alter the properties of substances and the energy involved in such trans- formations. Students who major in biochemistry focus specifically on the chemical characteristics and reactions of living systems. The major is administered by the department of chemistry, which is approved by the American Chemical Society for the professional training of chemists. The program provides sound training in principles and techniques for students who plan careers in chemistry. For those who may have a different career aim, it provides background for understanding the physical world and the problems that face a technological society. One of the great strengths of the department is that you may choose an A.B. or a B.S. degree in chemistry. The B.S. degree in chemistry meets the standards of the American Chemical Society and is preferred by graduate schools and government and industry employers who seek maximum professional capability at the undergraduate level. The A.B. chemistry degree offers students more flexibility in the curriculum. An A.B. major may choose minimum work in chemistry and more study in other fields, or select courses to achieve a high degree of specialization in chemistry. View more details on Lafayette College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.