Chemistry (minor only)

Introduction & Overview 

Chemistry is often referred to as the central science. It joins physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, and earth and environmental sciences. Chemistry is fundamental to our world. It plays a role in everyone's lives and touches almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Thus, studying chemistry is useful in preparing us for the real world.

While it is obviously important to have a chemistry background if you plan to teach chemistry or to work in the chemical industry, it is also useful for a career in a variety of other fields, including environmental science, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical science, art conservation, forensic science, and patent law. Many students have found that having a chemistry background gives them a distinct advantage in professional programs. 

The Chemistry laboratories are equipped with an Agilent Technologies 7820A Gas Chromatograph, an Agilent Technologies 5975 series Mass Spectrometer, a Perkin Elmer Spectrum 100 FT-IR spectrometer, a Varian Cary 100 Bio UV-VIS spectrophotometer, two Barnstead / Turner SP-830 spectrophotometers, a PicoSpin-45 NMR spectrometer, and an Anasazi 60 MHz NMR spectrometer.

Minor

Chemistry

Note: Students who major in Biochemistry cannot minor in Chemistry.

Career Ideas

Food Chemist, Biochemist, Chemistry Professor, Art Conservation Scientist, Doctor, Dentist, Cosmetic Chemist, Environmental Engineer, Forensic Science Technician, Geologist, Hazardous Waste Manager, Nuclear Engineer, Pharmacist, Soil Scientist, and Toxicologist.

Division Chair

Christopher Pappas, 914.323.1276, christopher.pappas@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Full-Time Faculty

Darlene Gandolfi

Lab Technician

Stephanie Charlton, 914.323.5328, stephanie.charlton@mville.edu