Welcome to Chemistry
"Knowing without seeing is at the heart of chemistry." - Roald Hoffman
The mission of the chemistry program at Temple College is to introduce students to the concepts and laboratory skills needed for further study in the fields of science and/or other related disciplines. Courses are available both for those who plan to transfer to a four-year institution as well as those who are completing programs in healthcare professions and associate degrees.
Programs of Study
Course Offering
- CHEM 1305 - Introduction to Forensic Science I
- CHEM 1306 - Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
- CHEM 1307 - Introduction to Forensic Science II
- CHEM 1405 - Introduction to Chemistry and the Environment
- CHEM 1407 - Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 2289 - Forensic Chemistry (Academic Cooperative)
- CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II
Program Information
Research Opportunities in Chemistry
The Physical Sciences Department strongly promotes and encourages student research. While many university undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to join a research lab, these opportunities are limited and often entirely absent at the community college level. Temple College is proud to provide research opportunities to our community college students too!
Research is the fun part of studying chemistry! In collaboration with a faculty advisor, students develop and execute a unique research project. Students then have the opportunity to present their results in a professional setting and publish in scientific journals.
Research Methods in Chemistry (Chem 2289) is highly recommended for students that are interested in conducting chemistry research at Temple College. For more information about this course and research opportunities, contact Dr. Jason Locklin (jason.locklin@templecollege.edu).
Graduating with Honors
Student majoring in chemistry that complete a research project with a research mentor and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to graduate with Chemistry Honors. This designation is reserved for outstanding students that want to stand above the rest, enhance their resume, and, in collaboration with their research mentor, answer research questions that contribute to the scientific field.
Contact Dr. John McClain (john.mcclain@templecollege.edu) for more information.