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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Chemistry Department

Chemistry



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Ellensburg
Science 302

(509) 963-2811
Fax: (509) 963-1050
http://www.cwu.edu/~chem
Please see the Web site for how this major could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair

Martha Kurtz

Professors
JoAnn P. DeLuca, organic, mechanistic
David G. Lygre, biochemistry

Associate Professors
Anthony Diaz, Inorganic, Solid State
Martha J. Kurtz, chemistry education
Carin Thomas, biochemistry, toxicology

Assistant Professors
Eric Bullock, physical
Levente Fabry-Asztalos, organic
Anne Johansen, environmental, analytical
Dion Rivera, physical, analytical
Tim Sorey, chemistry education

Staff
Lisa Stowe, secretary

Department Information

Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, and the changes it undergoes. The department offers three majors. In each major, courses in the first two years emphasize fundamental topics in chemistry, mathematics and physics. Students then choose advanced courses in chemistry and related areas to complete the requirements in their major.

These majors provide opportunities for practical experience in chemistry. For example, students are encouraged to take CHEM 490, Cooperative Education, in which they work in a private or public laboratory facility off campus. Students also are encouraged to do research on campus with a faculty member, and to participate in the department’s seminar program.

A minor in chemistry is offered to supplement career related fields.

Note: In order to graduate, all chemistry majors are required to achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 GPA in courses required for the major.

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