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Colby College Chemistry: Environmental Science
Colby College

Colby College

Chemistry: Environmental Science

Waterville, USA

Course

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Chemistry: Environmental Science programme focuses on understanding chemical processes and their impact on the environment. It equips students with the knowledge to tackle pressing environmental challenges through rigorous scientific study and research. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with cutting-edge laboratory techniques and data analysis, preparing graduates to contribute effectively to the field. The duration of the course is two years full-time.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, research and development, and quality assurance. Potential job roles include environmental scientist, chemical analyst, and sustainability consultant.

Chemistry is an experimental discipline that uses applied principles and new skills to solve scientific problems. Through foundational courses and collaborative research with professors, students gain an understanding of chemical processes and acquire the tools to apply that knowledge in innovative ways. Faculty-mentored student projects emphasize modern techniques and instrumentation and use Colby’s research-grade facilities and laboratories. Recent research has included the synthesis of supramolecular structures, the detection of superoxide in natural water sources, and the molecular basis of cancer therapy.

The department offers concentrations in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology/biochemistry, and environmental science, giving students the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest.

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