CURRICULUM

• Overview

• Admission requirements

• Major

• Minor

• Course List

• Research

• Recommended course schedule:

  • Capital Scholars

  • Capital Scholars Honors

  • Transfer Students

• UIS Course Schedule

• UIS Course Descriptions

• UIS Catalog

WHY PERFORM RESEARCH?

First of all, research is an important component of the Chemistry program and is required of Chemistry majors. Beyond the basic program requirement, however, there are several reasons why it is advantageous for students to conduct research.

One important reason is that it increases students’ chances of success after graduation. Performing research with a faculty member allows students to learn skills and techniques that they may not get a chance to learn in a class.

These added skills and techniques give students valuable hands-on experience that is important to professional schools, graduate programs, and to industry.  

Our faculty are active in research and provide several opportunities for students to perform research projects. Faculty and students have presented their research at various regional and national conferences.

The annual UIS Science Research Symposium also offers an excellent opportunity for students to give oral/poster presentations.