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Chemistry is at the core of science and enables us to understand and alter the physical world. It is the study of all matter and its interactions
- The composition, structure and properties and the behavior of substances is studied as part of chemistry.
- Chemists measure, harness and transform substances for useful applications.
- Chemistry is central to developments in new materials science, medicine, biotechnology and nanotechnology.
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Examples of chemistry in action:
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| Manufacture of lifesaving pharmaceutical products |
| Solving corrosion problems in metals |
| Saving a river from industrial pollution |
| Creating new paints and dyes, new fabrics and polymers |
Studying chemistry
Chemistry is studied as a major in the Bachelor of Science and as a minor in the Associate Degree in Applied Sciences.
| Chemistry major |
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Level one
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Chemistry
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Level two
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Instrumental analysis
Chemistry of the environment
Design of molecules and maromolecules
Biochemistry
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Level three
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Bioactive chemistry
Chemistry of the aquatic systems and processes
Atmospheric processes
Molecular biology and biotechnology
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