Chemistry: Computational Chemistry Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: Computational Chemistry Concentration
Department of Natural Sciences
Computational Chemistry concentration in Chemistry program Courses in this program will involve the use of computer models to study the fundamental properties of atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions, using quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. Students will learn the use of mathematical algorithms, statistics, and large databases to integrate chemical theory and modeling with experimental observations. Students will also learn to create models and simulations of physical and chemical processes. Computational chemistry has immensely useful applications in drug development, process development and analytical chemistry.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of knowledge on the foundations and applications of computational chemistry.
- Apply their knowledge to understand real world applications and interdisciplinary relationship between chemistry and other basic sciences such as biology, physics, biophysics, material sciences, biochemistry, and nanotechnology, as well as mathematics.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the investigation and interpretation of experimental results.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of experimental approaches to solving problems of a chemical nature and have an ability to extend that knowledge to the solution of new problems.
- Apply their knowledge and skills to effectively communicate (in written and oral formats) to the scientific community.
- Demonstrate ethical values of scientific research and create awareness of chemistry’s impact on the environment and society.
Students enrolled at Coppin State University who are in good academic standing and are interested in pursuing science careers and professions are eligible to be admitted to the Chemistry Program in the Department of Natural Sciences.
All students must complete 40 credit hours of General Education Requirements. Science majors must fulfill the mathematics GER by completing MATH 131 (College Algebra for science majors). In addition, they must take BIOL 106 (Fundamentals of cell biology) and CHEM 101 - General Chemistry (Prerequisite MATH 131), as part of their GER.
The following is a sample plan of study. This is not intended as a self-advising guide or as a substitute for seeing your academic advisor about your specific plan of study. Please speak to an advisor before choosing your course load each semester.