Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

The Applied Chemistry specialization focuses on the 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 sciences, and materials development.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of chemistry and its applications.
• Develop skills in chemical analysis, synthesis, and experimental design.
• Learn techniques for applying chemical principles to industrial innovations.
• Explore the principles of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
• Analyze and interpret chemical data and trends.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and laboratory skills.

Main Curriculum:

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 the 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 enhancing 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. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in applied chemistry environments.
10. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying skills in chemical analysis, synthesis, or industrial processes.

Evaluation 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, graduation 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 and physics with an interest in chemical sciences.

Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. Advanced degrees may take an additional 2 to 5 years.

Certification:

Graduates can earn certifications from organizations such as 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 companies, environmental agencies, and materials development roles. This specialization equips students with the skills necessary to excel in applied chemistry, supporting careers across various scientific, industrial, and environmental roles and industries.