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From the twitch of a muscle fiber to the silent explosion of a supernova, every happening in the universe is linked at an atomic level by the principles of chemistry. Chemists work in laboratories, on oil rigs, at wilderness research stations and in classrooms. Our Department of Chemistry gives you the flexibility to choose a B.S. degree (with more rigorous scientific preparation) or A.B. degree (ideal for professional school preparation or for students considering teaching).
Real World
Graduates of the Department of Chemistry are currently working as forensic analysts in crime laboratories, pharmaceutical researchers, water quality control inspectors, university health and safety directors and as instructors at every educational level.
Major Requirements
After completing required initial sequences in chemistry, physics and calculus, you will begin working with more advanced topics such as physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry and analytical and laboratory methods. You may choose to specialize in an area such as biological or physical chemistry, or choose a more general course of study that will prepare you to enter a wide range of fields.
Major Adviser
Name: Matthew Augustine
Contact: maugust@ucdavis.edu, (530) 754-7550
A Student Perspective
The professors are among the foremost academics in their field, and they exhibit genuine interest both in the subject they teach and in their students. I've found a definite feeling of community exists in my upper-division chemistry classes.
~ Kevin Burnham
A Faculty Perspective
One of the things that makes UC Davis' chemistry department unique among major research universities is our faculty's commitment to encouraging undergraduate students to participate in research projects. My own research focuses on topics in photochemistry, astrochemistry and laser chemistry; I encourage any undergraduates interested in these topics to contact me about potential research opportunities. In addition to research, our department is dedicated to undergraduate teaching. Our class sizes are decreasing as we add more faculty, and students are enjoying more opportunities than ever before for close contact with their instructors.
~ William Jackson, professor
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