The "Central
Science"
Chemistry and biochemistry courses provide
understanding of chemistry in nature and technology.
Courses and undergraduate research focus on how chemistry and
biochemistry can be used to find solutions to problems such as
energy, the environment, materials, and renewability of
resources. Students use state-of-the-art instrumentation as
early as their freshman year. Chemistry and biochemistry
students work alongside the brightest students from many
different technical disciplines.