Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences The Applied Chemistry major focuses on practical applications of chemical principles to solve real-world problems. Students develop skills in chemical analysis, synthesis, and industrial processes, preparing for careers in research, industry, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and materials development. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of chemistry and their applications. - Develop skills in chemical analysis, synthesis, and experimental design. - Learn techniques for applying chemical principles to industrial innovations. - Explore principles of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. - Analyze and interpret chemical data and trends. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and laboratory skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Applied Chemistry** - Overview of key concepts and applications in applied chemistry. 2. **Organic Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for synthesizing and analyzing organic compounds. 3. **Inorganic Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for synthesizing and analyzing inorganic compounds. 4. **Physical Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for studying physical properties of chemical systems. 5. **Analytical Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for conducting chemical analyses and interpreting data. 6. **Industrial Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for developing and optimizing industrial chemical processes. 7. **Environmental Chemistry** - Principles and techniques for analyzing and addressing environmental chemical issues. 8. **Materials Science** - Principles and techniques for characterizing and developing new materials. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in applied chemistry settings. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in chemical analysis, synthesis, or industrial processes. **Assessment Methods:** - Laboratory reports, chemical analysis projects, synthesis experiments, physical chemistry studies, analytical chemistry projects, industrial chemistry designs, environmental chemistry studies, materials science projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Applied Chemistry" by various authors. - "Organic Chemistry" by various authors. - "Inorganic Chemistry" by various authors. - "Physical Chemistry" by various authors. - "Analytical Chemistry" by various authors. - "Industrial Chemistry" by various authors. - "Environmental Chemistry" by various authors. - "Materials Science" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and an interest in chemical sciences. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees may take an additional 2-5 years. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from organizations like the American Chemical Society (ACS). **Target Audience:** Aspiring chemists, researchers, industrial scientists, environmental specialists, and materials developers seeking careers in research institutions, industrial companies, pharmaceutical firms, environmental agencies, and materials development roles. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in applied chemistry, supporting careers in various scientific, industrial, and environmental-related roles and industries.