PROGRAM – The chemistry program at Capital University blends a long history of excellence with modern, innovative, student-centered teaching. Students get personal attention with a class size of about 30-40 students in a first-year chemistry course and easy access to professors outside of class. The Chemistry Department has adopted national programs that are known to improve student learning such as Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) and Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL). Research experiences in early courses prepare students for graduate and professional school or a science career. We believe that the level of student support in courses and opportunities for early research experience are among the best in Ohio!
The department offers majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry(Pre-Med), Chemistry with Education Licensure, a 3/2 Chemical Engineering Degree and an A.C.S.-Certified Chemistry Degree. There are six full time faculty in the department with a wide range of training and areas of expertise. We offer a complete chemistry curriculum during the academic year, and accelerated courses through the Summer Institute in Science and Mathematics at Capital University. The department has well-equipped laboratories and modern instrumentation for instruction and research. Please select from the links below to learn more about our department.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
NEW! Pre-Pharmacy Major – The Chemistry Department recently added a new major to prepare students for exciting careers in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science and medicinal chemistry. Students that major in chemistry are well prepared to work on discovery of new drugs and testing of their safety and effectiveness.
Chemistry Workshops – In the first and second year of the curriculum, students gather in teams of 6-8 with a peer leader that has successfully completed the course. Students work together on activities and team problems designed by the instructor. Workshops build support groups that are important for first-year success. More information about chemistry workshops at http://www.pltl.org/
REEL Laboratories – In General Chemistry, students complete relevant, research-based laboratories as part of a collaboration with schools throughout Ohio. Students choose their research problems and the outcome is unknown. These experiments model real science and prepare students for traditional research experiences. More information about the REEL program at http://www.ohio-reel.osu.edu/
Enhanced Laboratory – Students take an enhanced laboratory (CHEM 102LE) in the spring semester of their first year. The experiments explore relevant problems using modern chemical instrumentation and prepare students for research experiences. Students are encouraged to present their results at a local or regional scientific meeting.
Early Undergraduate Research – First and second year students can begin independent research projects that are supervised by chemistry and biochemistry faculty. These experiences prepare students for summer research experiences and can result in presentations at national meetings.
Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning – In some advanced courses, the POGIL project uses teams in class to engage students in active learning. In addition to mastering concepts, students develop problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills. More information about POGIL at http://www.pogil.org/