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The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to educate students in the theory and ethical practice of chemistry within the framework of the scientific method, and to provide students with a context for appreciating the history of chemistry and its applications within society.
We offer both undergraduate (B.S. and B.A.) and graduate (M.S.) degrees, as well as a combined B.S./M.S. that is possible to complete in five years. Details about the chemistry curriculum can be accessed via the links under "Academic Programs" to the left. The undergraduate curriculum is based on the following eight learning outcomes:
| Undergraduate students who have earned the B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry at DePaul will be able to: |
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comprehensively review and clearly communicate related published work in all five disciplines of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry; |
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design, carry out, record, analyze, and interpret the results of chemical experiments; |
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use modern instrumentation and classical techniques to design, carry out, record, analyze, and interpret their experiments; |
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provide clear rationale for independent statements and conclusions by using problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning skills; |
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use modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic related to chemistry; |
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pass safety tests and practice/implement standard safety procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals; |
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explain, both orally and in writing, their understanding of core chemical principles, the results of experiments, and their analysis of problems; |
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carry out all chemistry related tasks ethically which can include designing and carrying out experiments, recording and analyzing data, presenting and publishing scientific findings. |
The Department is housed in a state-of-the-art facility, equipped with a comprehensive list of modern analytical instrumentation, and its faculty are all research-active. Links to Faculty and research, along with instrumentation lists, and other resources are to the left.
News & Announcements:
- Scholarship opportunities for our chemistry majors. Deadline to apply is January 16th, 2012, no later than 5:00PM. Please drop off all applications to the chemistry department and make sure to have all required materials put together. Also, if you require any assistance or need an application sent to you, please feel free to contact Dr. Peszek at speszek@depaul.edu or 773-325-7473. You may also click here to download the application form.
- The Chemistry Departmet is proud to be part of the new College of Science and Health (CSH)!
With the formation of the new college, a number of personnel changes within the department have followed:
- Dr. Niedziela is now the Associate Dean of Instruction
- Dr. Dintzner is now the Chair of the Chemistry Department
- Dr. Parra is Director of the university'sTeaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) office
- Dr. Jin is now Director of the Chemistry Graduate Program
- Dr. Peszek is now the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the department
- We also welcome our new Medicinal Chemist, Dr. Caitlin Karver, and congratulate Dr. Shelby on her promotion to Associate Professor with tenure and Dr. Peszek for her promotion to the tenure track!
- Read the latest Catalyst
The latest edition of our bi-annual newsletter, The Catalyst, is out!
The Catalyst includes information about various changes in the department. This edition includes articles highlighting current and previous faculty of the department, one of our alums, and other various events held during the past couple of quarters. Feel free to take a look at previous editions of the Catalyst. To find out the answers to the crossword puzzle visit the Catalyst page of the website.
- Private Tutors
DePaul students and non-DePaul students looking for a private tutor may send a request via email at chemistry@che.depaul.edu or call (773) 325.7420. Please include your name, course, email address, phone number, and amount of hours per week you would like to meet with a tutor. Meeting times and pay are negotiated between the tutor and the tutee, not the Chemistry Department or DePaul University. If you do not receive a response within a week, that means there are no tutors currently available.
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