Chemistry, BS

Why Study Chemistry at CBU?

Research and learn in laboratories

At CBU, chemistry courses are taught by full-time faculty members in state-of-the-art labs, giving students both hands-on experience and individual attention. While you may see more labs and equipment at other universities, the question to ask is “Will I get to use these labs?” At CBU the answer is yes — everything we have is accessible to our undergraduate chemistry majors.

Prepare for a career in the field

Graduates of CBU’s chemistry program have gone on to work in industries that produce medicine, plastics and thousands of other everyday materials; while others now conduct research for academic, government and industrial organizations to try to better understand and potentially solve significant problems, such as alternative fuels and climate change. A chemistry major is also excellent preparation for medical school, pharmacy school and other professional schools.

What You'll Learn

• Students will be able to demonstrate spiritual literacy, including biblical Christian faith and practice, Baptist perspectives, and the Christian's role in fulfilling the Great Commission.
  
• Students will be able to use the peer-reviewed scientific literature effectively and evaluate technical articles critically.
  
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in accurately conveying scientific data both orally and in writing.
  
• Upon completion of each year of chemistry coursework (general, organic, analytical and physical), students will attain knowledge comparable to national standards in these areas of chemistry.
  
• Students will be able to apply appropriate technology (including molecular modeling) and mathematical tools to their study of chemistry.
  
• Students will be able to apply instrumental and other laboratory techniques to laboratory-based problems.
  
• Students should be able to define problems clearly, develop testable hypotheses, design and execute experiments, analyze data using appropriate statistical methods and draw appropriate conclusions.
  
• Students will understand the concepts of safe laboratory practices and how to apply them.
  
• Students should be able to work in a group to solve scientific problems, be effective leaders as well as effective team members, and interact productively with a diverse group of peers.
  
• Students will conduct themselves responsibly and be aware of the role of chemistry in contemporary societal and global issues.

Program Details

Interesting Courses

CHE 321: Quantitative Chemical Analysis with Lab

A survey of separation and quantitation principles and methods.

CHE 351: Organic Chemistry I with Lab

An integrated mechanistic study of the nomenclature, chemical, and stereochemical properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons. 

CHE 470: Instrumental Analysis

This course is a study of instrumental methods of analysis including spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical techniques.

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Meet Some of Our Faculty

Jenifer Nalbandian, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Office Phone: 951-343-4306
E-mail: jnalbandian@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 478

Satoru Suzuki, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry

Office Phone: 951-552-8726
E-mail: ssuzuki@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 466

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