Chemistry (BA)

Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Agricultural Sciences
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Computer & Information Science
• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Physical & Space Sciences

Overview

Uncover the groundbreaking solutions and cutting-edge innovations that will help shape the future of science, technology, medicine and engineering. Chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of the natural and synthetic substances that constitute the world around us. The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry brings together the disciplines of physics, materials science, medicine and biology to give students a strong theoretical background while teaching them how to apply that knowledge to a range of biological and physical systems. Coursework is enhanced by state-of-the-art research facilities with multi-user capabilities in computational chemistry, surface analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance and photoelectron spectroscopy, and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze; Select and apply appropriate methods to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze a complex chemical sample
• Assess and Communicate; Critically analyze and assess data and communicate arguments regarding their validity.
• Control; Control the extent, rate, outcome, costs, and risks associated with chemical processes
• Model; Derive and/or apply reasonable chemical models for the composition, structure, and/or mechanism of a targeted system from experimental data.
• Synthesize; Synthesize, isolate, and characterize chemical moieties based on a known chemical reaction/procedure

Program Details

Sample Courses

• CHEM 141: Principles of Modern Chemistry
• CHEM 380: Mathematical Physics for Chemistry
• CHEM 401A: Instrumental Analysis

Career Fields

• Academia
• Chemical engineering
• Government labs
• Medicine
• Pharmacology