Nebraska Wesleyan University
Chemistry Department
Majors
- Chemistry (BA and BS)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)
Minors
- Chemistry
Opportunities
- Dive into independent laboratory research. Wesleyan chemists enroll in independent research courses as early as the spring of their first year.
- Enjoy one-on-one access with chemistry faculty for approximately 3 hours per week.
- Use modern instrumentation in your research. The department's equipment includes:
- 250 MHz FT-NMR spectrometer
- GC/MS
- LC/MS/MS
- 2 FT-IR spectrometers
- Laser Raman spectroscopy laboratory
- Flame atomic absorption spectrometer
- Computerized electrochemical equipment
- Multiple uv/vis spectrometers
- HPLC
Careers and Outcomes
Chemistry graduates work in:
- Health fields
- medical school
- pharmacy
- dentistry
- optometry
- Chemical engineering
- Advanced degrees (PhDs)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Forensic Science
- Law School
- Pharmaceutical or other scientific companies
- MDS Pharma
- Novartis
- Pfizer
Department-related Activities
- Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society (SAACS)
Sample First-year Class Schedule
Chemistry Major (B.A. or B.S.)
| Fall Semester | ||
| CHEM 51: Chemical Principles | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 51L: Chemical Principles Lab | 1 | hrs |
| MATH 105: Calculus I | 5 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| 17 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHEM 120: Organic Chemistry I | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 120L: Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 | hrs |
| MATH 106: Calculus II | 5 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| General Education or Electives | 3-4 | hrs |
| 15-16 | hrs |
Chemistry Major—Engineering Dual Degree
| Fall Semester | ||
| CHEM 51: Chemical Principles | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 51L: Chemical Principles Lab | 1 | hrs |
| MATH 105: Calculus I | 5 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| Elective | 3 | hrs |
| 18 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHEM 120: Organic Chemistry I | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 120L: Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 | hrs |
| MATH 106: Calculus II | 5 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| General Education or Electives | 6 | hrs |
| 18 | hrs |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
| Fall Semester | ||
| CHEM 51: Chemical Principles | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 51L: Chemical Principles Lab | 1 | hrs |
| BIO 50: Biology of Plants | 4 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| General Education or Elective | 4 | hrs |
| 17 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHEM 120: Organic Chemistry I | 3 | hrs |
| CHEM 120L: Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 | hrs |
| MATH 106: Calculus I | 5 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| General Education or Electives | 3-4 | hrs |
| 17-18 | hrs |
* The above schedules are samples. There are other ways to attain the same objectives. For more information regarding coursework and requirements, contact the department or refer to the course catalog.
Contacts
Chemistry Department Chair
Professor of Chemistry Dr. David Treichel
402.465.2260
800.541.3818 ext. 2260
dat@nebrwesleyan.edu