Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in chemistry gives students a good foundation in theory and practice, with more flexibility than the Bachelor of Science degree. Students in this program who intend to pursue advanced study in chemistry should pursue additional preparation through research.
Fast Facts
- Exceptional facilities and state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Highly research-active faculty supervise a large undergraduate research program
- Flexibility to pursue other coursework
- Research is encouraged but not required
What You'll Study
Study all chemistry disciplines, theory, instructional labs, and seminar
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements. See a suggested roadmap for the Chemistry bachelor of arts degree.
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Search for Classes
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Use Search for Sections in TigerPAWS for the most current class offering information.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Intro and General Chemistry
Fundamental concepts in the structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics of chemical systems, with emphasis placed on quantitative problem solving.
Organic Chemistry
Structures, properties, and reactions of carbon-based compounds, with an emphasis on mechanism and chemical synthesis.
Biochemistry
Structure and function of biological molecules, and an introduction to biochemical metabolism.
Analytical Chemistry
Quantitative chemical analysis, and the use of instrumentation to quantify and separate chemical compounds and to measure chemical properties.
Physical Chemistry
Fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, as well as quantum theory applied to chemical systems and spectroscopy.
Inorganic Chemistry
Structure and properties of transition metal-based compounds, with a focus on group theory, ligand field theory, and molecular orbital theory.
View all courses
For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Neuroscience (B.S.)
Biology (B.S.)
Biology (Minor)
Physics (B.A.)
Physics (B.S.)
Physics (Minor)
Engineering Science (B.S.)
Geosciences (B.S.)
Geosciences (Minor)
Faculty
Professors who prioritize research with Trinity students
The chemistry faculty's expertise spans all the major subdisciplines of chemistry—analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical—and instructors are eager to work closely with students on exciting projects at the frontier of chemical research.
Student Opportunities
Trinity’s highly active undergraduate chemistry state-of-the-art facilities and research programs prepare students through hands-on learning.
McGavock Scholarship
McNair Scholars Program
Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Award
The honors program in chemistry requires three semesters of research and culminates in the writing and defense of an honors thesis and the...
Trinity has one of the most active chemistry undergraduate research programs in the country.
The chemistry course requirements are highly sequential, and so careful, advanced planning must be made in order to accomplish a semester of study...
The chemistry department is located in Trinity’s Center for the Sciences and Innovation, which boasts 280,000 square feet of high-quality laboratory...
These service organizations promote scientific literacy, public outreach, career and professional development, inclusion and diversity, and faculty...
The chemistry department awards students for outstanding performance in general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical...
The department maintains a regular chemistry seminar program that hosts a range of scientists who spend the day on campus visiting with students and...
When You Graduate
A strong scientific foundation that can lead to many interesting careers.
With a B.A. in chemistry, students can pair a challenging chemistry curriculum with other interests, for example secondary teaching, premedical training, or interdisciplinary studies.
Careers
Students earning the B.A. in chemistry often attend graduate school, but the degree is also useful for students interested in other directions, including teaching, art conservation, health professions, and interdisciplinary studies.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Harvard University
- Northwestern University
- Rice University
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Wisconsin at Madison
Career Areas:
- Art
- Biophysics
- Education
- Environmental science
- Medicine
- Oceanography
- Toxicology
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Dow Chemical Company
- Genentech
- Southwest Research Institute
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