Chemistry
Major or Minor in
Chemistry
Chemistry tells the story of how the chemical building blocks of the universe interact with each other at every moment. If hands-on laboratory work and experimenting with theoretical concepts fires you up, a chemistry major at Linfield University will expand your ability to explore, describe, and understand the world. You will have access to unique opportunities like study abroad, courses in food science and brewing, and high-level research with faculty mentors.
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As a chemistry major at Linfield
you might take:
Use hands-on laboratory skills to investigate the chemistry of carbon-based molecules, their properties, and their reactions. (CHEM 321/322)
Organic Chemistry
Use hands-on laboratory skills to investigate the chemistry of carbon-based molecules, their properties, and their reactions. (CHEM 321/322)
Study and participate in beer production and critique the brewing process. (CHEM 300)
The Art and Science of Brewing
Study and participate in beer production and critique the brewing process. (CHEM 300)
Examine current scientific research, experimental design, and ethical issues as you complete your own research proposal and presentation. (CHEM 382)
Research in Basic and Applied Nanotechnology
Examine current scientific research, experimental design, and ethical issues as you complete your own research proposal and presentation. (CHEM 382)
Studying chemistry at Linfield
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry in four of the five traditional subdisciplines (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical).
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Obtain, evaluate, and use information from the scientific literature.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in genres appropriate to the discipline.
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Ask questions, design experiments and interpret results.
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Demonstrate safety consciousness and safe work habits.
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Work productively while exhibiting high ethical standards, both as an individual and as a team member.
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Have questions about studying chemistry at Linfield? Reach out! We'd love to connect with you.
Elizabeth (Liz) J.O. Atkinson
Department Chair and Professor
Murdock Hall, Unit A468
503-883-2621
eatkins@linfield.edu
Department Chair and Professor
Murdock Hall, Unit A468
503-883-2621
eatkins@linfield.edu