DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
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address
(14662) D610, Dasolgwan, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
9:00 am-5:00 pm -
tel
+82 2 2164 4330 -
e-mail
chemdoc@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the creation of new substances by identifying the structure and properties of atoms and molecules, the most basic elements of matter, and systematically interpreting their changes. Therefore, chemistry is a core discipline in the fields of natural sciences and engineering with deep connections with neighboring disciplines along with the development of chemistry itself. Chemistry is essential in various fields, such as creating materials with new functions through chemical reactions and contributing to environmental preservation by converting harmful substances into harmless substances. Chemistry has a large role to play in biotechnology (BT), nanotechnology (NT), and energy and environmental technology (ET), which are currently attracting a lot of attention. The sub-majors of chemistry can be broadly divided into organic chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials chemistry, and this major provides systematic lectures on the above sub-majors from basic to advanced courses.
Major Course Guide
Year 1 │ General Chemistry & Lab 1,2
This is a one-year course that provides an introduction to basic chemistry. This course covers the fundamental principles of chemistry, including observation, measurement, classification of matter, atoms, molecules, chemical bonding, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
Year 2 │ Organic Chemistry 1,2
Carbon-containing substances (organic substances), the principles of bonding, and how reactions work.
Year 3 │ Inorganic Chemistry 1,2
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of inorganic matter, the principles of bonding and reactions. Topics include molecular orbital theory, the formation of solids and their properties, and the field of organometallics.
Year 4 │ Organic Materials Chemistry, Nanomaterials Chemistry, Electronic Materials Chemistry, Polymeric Materials, Electrochemistry, Energy Chemistry
Advanced topics in all areas of chemistry are available as electives for the major.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | General education courses, including Chemistry Seminar, General Chemistry and Labs1,2, General Mathematics and Practice, General Physics and Labs, and General Education. |
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| Year 2 | Physical Chemistry 1, Analytical Chemistry 1, Analytical Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 1, Organic Chemistry 2, Analytical Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, Chemical Calculus |
| Year 3 | Inorganic Chemistry 1, Inorganic Chemistry 2, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Physical Chemistry 2, Physical Chemistry 3, Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Biochemistry 1, Biochemistry 2, Biochemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry 3, Organic Structure and Determinism, Polymer Chemistry, Molecular Computational Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Instrumental Analysis 1, Theory of Chemistry Education, Research Methods and Instruction in Chemistry, Long-term Fieldwork in Chemistry I, II, III, IV, V |
| Year 4 | Organic Materials Chemistry, Nano Materials Chemistry, Reaction Kinetics, Materials Chemistry Research 1, Materials Chemistry Research 2, Materials Chemistry Capstone Design, Organic Chemistry 4, Physical Chemistry 4, Energy Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Instrumental Analysis 2 |
Academic Activities
Chemistry
This program aims to strengthen the basic research capabilities of undergraduate students who are majoring in chemistry. It is a short-term laboratory project conducted under the supervision of a supervising professor, and excellent presentations are rewarded separately.
Thesis Research
One-year long term experimental research program under the management and supervision of a faculty advisor, with support for conference presentations in case of excellent research
Departmental Talent
- People with specialized subject matter expertise
- Practical problem solvers
- Collaborative communication skills
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Chemistry I, Physics I, Life Science I, Math I, Math II, Calculus, etc. | Chemistry II, Physics II, Life and Science, Interdisciplinary Science, etc. |
Careers after Graduation
| Education & Research | Teachers, corporate labs, government-funded research, graduate school |
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| Industries | Pharmaceutical companies, semiconductor companies, new materials companies, petroleum products companies, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics companies, household products companies |
Subject-Related Certifications
Chemical Analyst, Hazardous Materials Industry, Biochemical Manufacturer, Fine Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Gunpowder Manufacturer, etc.