The Chemistry Major at Francis Marion University
OVERVIEW OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry is the science dealing with the composition and properties of substances,
and the reactions by which substances are produced from or converted into
other substances. The study of Chemistry is on an intermediate scale. It
does not concentrate on elementary particles, or even just the elements.
It concentrates on what we can make or do, not just on observations of existing
phenomena.We can often see and manipulate things directly. Both theory and
practice are well-integrated. A very wide range of skills is taught and is
needed to be a good chemist. Equipment used can range from the very
simple to the very complex. Undergraduates wishing to major in Chemistry
should have a strong liking for science and mathematics in general and a
curiosity for Chemistry in particular.
Please note that information in these pages was accurate as of 8-01, but
is not to be considered authoritative, only informational and subject to
modification. Consult your catalog and advisor for further information.
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