Students who choose to study chemistry at Carthage conduct significant research guided by faculty, have access to modern equipment and instrumentation, have the option to obtain a degree certified by American Chemical Society, and join an active community of fellow chemists on campus.
The Chemistry Department prepares students for careers in chemistry; research; medical school; dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy graduate programs; and teaching.
Undergraduate Research
All Chemistry Department faculty at Carthage involve undergraduate students in their research projects. Those projects include quantifying chloride from road salting in nearby water sources, using NMR spectroscopy to study the mechanisms of oxidation reactions, and using NMR spectroscopy to explore model membranes and chiral polymers. Students also conduct independent research during the semester and through such programs as the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. Student researchers often present their work at the PEW Midstates Consortium Conference and at regional and national American Chemical Society Meetings.
Modern Facilities
Carthage students use modern equipment and instrumentation in their laboratory courses and independent research. Our science labs include gas and high performance liquid chromatography instrumentation, a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS), a 300 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, UV and infrared spectrophotometers, an atomic absorption spectrometer, a computation and visualizing laboratory dedicated to scientific computing, and more. Learn more about Carthage chemistry facilities.
ACS-approved Curriculum
The Carthage Chemistry curriculum is approved by the American Chemical Society, which recognizes baccalaureate chemistry programs that are rigorous and broad-based. Carthage chemistry majors can earn a degree certified by the ACS.
Active Community
Carthage chemistry students belong to an active community of chemists. Because
classes are small — averaging 17 students — students build
relationships with professors and fellow chemistry majors. Students can join the Pre-Health Club or Chemistry Club, and Carthage also has an active chemistry honorary fraternity. The Carthage Chemistry Department is also active in science outreach to area schools.
Academics at Carthage
Prospective Students
Research Opportunities
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience leads to real world success. Read more.
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