Introduction

The Department of Chemistry at CWU is home to a dynamic and dedicated faculty whose goal is to offer undergraduate and graduate students a comprehensive education in the chemical sciences. This aim is accomplished based on a high faculty to student ratio which affords quality instruction with extensive interaction between students and instructors, both in the classroom and laboratory.

Our Goals Are:

• To provide quality education in chemistry through courses and programs on campus or off campus;
• To provide research opportunities for students entering the chemistry profession or pursuing advanced scientific training;
• To facilitate this learning experience with modern equipment and laboratories, computer technology, cooperative research and service to the local community, the central Washington area and to the state;
• To provide fundamental knowledge and service courses in chemistry for other departments and programs;
• To provide a general understanding of chemistry as a fundamental science and as a means to deal with contemporary issues within our society.