Chemistry

Chairperson: John M. Bopp, Jr.
Professor: Lammela, Ph.D.; Associate Professors: Bopp, Ph.D., Knoerzer, Ph.D.; Assistant Professors: Beecher, Ph.D., Hartmann, Ph.D., O’Brien, Ph.D.; Lecturers: Cheesman, B.S., Crane, M.S., Korth, Ph.D., Mendel, M.S., Nathan, M.S., Root, M.S., H. Smith, Ph.D., K. Smith, M.S.

A study of Chemistry prepares students for numerous career opportunities in modern society; not just as a research scientist, but also as a problem solver for real world problems. Developing new drugs, solving crimes, inventing new materials for a space age application, or understanding the chemistry of life are all potential areas that need chemists. There is also a need for well trained teachers who convey not only the material of a subject, but can excite students to investigate deeper into a problem in order to find a solution.

Although a variety of choices exist for the student in designing his/her career path, all of the programs offered through the Nazareth College Chemistry Department include coursework and practical laboratory training that prepare the student for graduate study, careers in industry, research, as well as preparation for professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. Students also complete internships with local companies or summer research programs at national research centers. In addition, students receive training in safety, hands-on use of modern instrumentation and skills in communicating scientific information using oral and written means.

Our department offers a chemistry major approved by the American Chemical Society, a biochemistry major approved by the American Chemical Society, and a chemistry major combined with New York State certification in adolescence education (grades 7-12). The Chemistry major option affords students the flexibility to combine their major with a minor in pre-med, biology, mathematics, or even business to enhance their marketability in a 21st century workplace.