The Chemistry Major is designed to guide students to an understanding of the principles underlying the composition, structure, and properties of substances—both natural and man-made—and of the transformations they undergo. The emphasis of the program is upon helping students become knowledgeable observers and independent, imaginative problem-solvers, using state-of-the-art equipment in the laboratory setting.

Both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in chemistry. The B.S. is designed primarily for students planning to work in industry or planning to pursue graduate work in chemistry or chemical engineering. Students planning to enter medical or dental school may choose either the B.S. or B.A. degree. In order to be certified by Lyon College to teach chemistry, a student must obtain either a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry and must take SCI 360, Methods in Teaching Science.
 

The Chemistry Minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students who wish to develop an understanding of the scientific study of the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of natural and man-made substances.