Department Information
Department of Chemistry
PO Box 70695
Phone: (423) 439-4367
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/chemistry/
In the simplest of terms, chemistry is the science of matter. Anything that can be touched, tasted, smelled, seen, or felt is made of chemicals. Chemists are the people who transform the everyday materials around us into amazing things. Some chemists work on cures for cancer while others monitor the ozone layer protecting us from the sun. Still others discover new materials to make our homes warmer in the winter, or new textiles to be used in the latest fashions. There are a multitude of careers available to chemists including positions in industry, academics, government, and medical careers.
The Biochemistry concentration offered by the Department of Chemistry is joint program with the Department of Biological Sciences (College of Arts and Sciences). Students who wish to pursue a Biochemistry concentration may major in either Biology or Chemistry, but cannot double major in Biology and Chemistry with the same concentration of Biochemistry. Coursework is required in both departments. The Chemistry Department’s Biochemistry concentration is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and as such it is subject to change upon notice from the ACS. The student should consult frequently with an advisor to ensure completion of the major in a judicious manner.
Advising
All Chemistry Majors who have NOT completed at least 60 credits should seek advisement with Ashley Dickson in the ARC (Culp Center 222):
Please make appointments via the Center for Advising and Student Excellence (CASE) with Ms. Dickson at dicksonad@etsu.edu; (423) 439-5602.
All Chemistry Majors who have completed at least 60 credits should seek advisement through the Chemistry Faculty Advisors.
Students with last name starting with A through F should contact:
Greg Bishop; bishopgw@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6914
Students with last name starting with G through M should contact:
Paula Moody; moodypj@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6912
Students with last name starting with N through Z should contact:
Robert Standaert; standaert@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4367
All Honors students should contact Marina Roginskaya roginska@etsu.edu; (423) 439-4367 for advising.
Transfer Students
Transfer students majoring in Chemistry should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Robert Standaert, Department Chair at standaert@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4367.
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