Welcome to the Chemistry Department!
 
Chemistry is often referred to as the Central Science, and as such interfaces with disciplines which include physics, biology, forestry, and geology. The General Chemistry course attempts to serve students by introducing all the major chemistry topics: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Courses in the major amplify these topics in individual courses.  Courses taught outside the major enlighten students on the science behind, for example, art, cooking, and (coming soon) forensics.  (Click here for a link to the Chemistry and Art webpage.)  Students are encouraged to participate in research projects with faculty members either during the school year or in the summer. Students are also encouraged to participate in research groups at other schools during the summers. An active seminar series allows students to give presentations as well as to listen to talks by outside speakers. Majors enjoy presenting their work at Scientific Sewanee or at regional and national meetings.  The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society sponsors a wide variety of activities for everyone such as chemical demonstration programs, movie nights, and giveaways. 

Seminar on Friday afternoons is always fun.  Homemade refreshments and silliness served! Dani Barker helps second graders with a National Chemistry Week demonstration at Sewanee Elementary School. Syeda Hamadani and Jon Curme goof off while they present their research results at Scientific Sewanee.
               
Deon Miles checks his Chem 111 students' progress. Allison Davis and Molly Carpenter take an IR spectrum for Chem 308. John Shibata checks a buret reading in Chem 101 in the new Kirven Gen Chem Lab.
 



Use the links at left to navigate our site.  If you have questions about any of the material on the site, please feel free to contact Jennifer Bachman, Chemistry Lab Coordinator, at 931.598.3237, or email her at jbachman@sewanee.edu.