Chemistry

 

Chemistry, The Science of Matter, involves the composition, structure, and behavior of matter.

 

The purpose of the Department of Chemistry is the advancement, interpretation, dissemination, and preservation of chemical concepts and knowledge. Chemistry itself is the science of the nature, composition, and property of material substances, as well as their transformations and interactions. It is thus basic to natural phenomena and modern technology alike. Chemistry is traditionally divided into five major parts: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry.

The principal objectives of the Department of Chemistry are (l) to instruct students in the basic principles and techniques of the various branches of chemistry, (2) to educate students and the general public in the importance of chemistry to the quality of the environment and everyday living, and (3) to engage in research and publication of new scientific information.

The Chemistry Department offers undergraduate programs earning B.S. degrees and a graduate program earning an M.S. degree. Four different undergraduate curricula are available to students according to their individual interests. For details of the M.S. in Chemistry, see the Graduate Catalog. 

 

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College of Life and Physical Sciences
• Chemistry (B.S.: American Chemical Society-Committee on Professional Training [ACS-CPT])


 




Dr. Mohammad Karim
Professor and Head
Department of Chemistry
(615) 963-5321

Professor Lonnie Sharpe
Massie Chair of Excellence
College of Life and Physical Sciences
(615) 963-7474

Cassandra Marbury
Administrative Assistant
(615) 963-5501

Boswell Science Complex

College of Life and Physical Sciences 

3500 John A Merritt Blvd
Nashville TN 37209

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