Chemical Physics Major
Chemical Physics Major
Chemical physics provides an interdisciplinary approach to the fields of chemistry and physics using mathematical techniques. The major allows students to explore the interface between chemistry and physics by studying structure, surfaces, bonding, atoms and molecules. By combining the methodologies and knowledge of physics and chemistry, many intriguing scientific questions can be addressed by a student with a strong predilection for mathematics and the physical sciences.
Students may not double major in Chemical Physics and in any of the participating departments of Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. No minor is offered in Chemical Physics. Any student who anticipates attending graduate school in chemistry of physics should also take additional courses in those disciplines.
Interested students should discuss their plans with the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry or Physics.