Part-time Study
Chemistry
Program Overview
This program provides a broad spectrum of chemistry (general, biochemistry, analytical, instrumental, organic, physical, inorganic, and advanced electives), mathematics, physics, liberal arts, and computer science. Students receive the proper background to succeed in governmental or industrial positions, or to pursue their education at the graduate level. The American Chemical Society accredits the program.
This program is available for full- or part-time students during both day and evening hours. The quarter system at RIT enables us to accept transfer students for entry four times during the year: September, December, March, and June.
Curriculum Review
Sample courses include:1016-305 Multivariable Calculus
1016-306 Differential Equations
1014-441 Chemical Thermodynamics
1014-445 Chemical Thermodynamics Lab
4002-208 Computer Programming
1010-401 Chemical Literature
1014-442 Quantum Chemistry
1014-446 Quantum Chemistry Lab
1014-443 Chemical Kinetics
1014-447 Chemical Kinetics Lab
1008-621 Instrumental Analysis Lab
1012-562 Inorganic Chemistry I
1009-300 Introduction to Biochemistry
1008-511 Advanced Instrumental Analysis
Advanced Chemistry Electives
1012-563 Inorganic Chemistry II
1009-502 Biochemistry
1012-565 Preparative Inorganic Lab
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesChemical technician, lab technician, chemist, environmental chemist, research associate
Functions
Basic research, assist in the development of new products; provide chemistry lab support for various project initiatives, chemical sales
Recent Employers
Xerox Corporation, Eastman Kodak Company, E.I. DuPont, Merck, Ultralife Batteries, Schenectady International, Environmental Health Services, Micron Display Technology, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Smithkline Beecham, Arkwright, Columbia Analytical Services