Chemistry

Academics at Hanover:

At Hanover, students use chemistry to better understand the issues faced by modern society. Maybe your interest is life-saving antibiotics or new kinds of synthetic fibers. Maybe you want to learn how to measure pesticides in drinking water or the antioxidants in food. It’s all possible to explore in the superbly equipped labs at your disposal.

You’ll begin with an introduction to the breadth of chemistry, followed by a deeper study of advanced subjects. Your program will culminate with a collaborative research project in which you’ll explore an area of interest to you, with the help from a member of Hanover’s highly specialized faculty. Along the way, you will become a person who speaks the language of chemistry, thinks critically and solves problems.

LEARNING IN THE LAB… AND BEYOND

As a student of chemistry, you want to learn in state-of-the-art labs without the need to share work stations. At Hanover, you’ll make use of our incredible resources dedicated to undergraduate learning. You’ll have full, individual access to sophisticated equipment, the kind seldom found in undergraduate programs even at large universities, such as:

HPLC mass spectrometer – can be used in drug discovery and natural product chemistry
Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy – can be used to determine low levels of lead, such as in water supplies
Infrared and raman spectrophotometer – can be used to measure molecular vibrations in order to compare the chemical makeup of materials

WHAT DO CHEMISTRY MAJORS STUDY?

Principles of chemistry
Organic chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Physical chemistry
Advanced laboratory
Students pursuing a minor in biochemistry take related courses

Although pre-med is not a major, many chemistry students consider careers in medicine. Hanover’s pre-health science students have unique hands-on access to a human patient simulator and human cadaver dissection as undergraduates.

Careers

Medical doctor
Dentist
Biochemist
High school teacher
Environmental engineer
Geochemist
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical sales
Lab technician
Optometrist
Research assistant
Environmental specialist
Doctor of dental surgery
Scientific programmer/analyst
Doctor of osteopathic medicine
Environmental chemist

Sample Employer Placements

Eli Lilly Company
Beck Meyer Company
Analytical Services Laboratory
Flowers Labs
Madison Chemical Company, Inc.
Indiana Kentucky Electric
Central Pharmaceuticals
Methodist Hospital
Safety-Kleen Corporation
Applied Laboratories
Atlantic Research Company
Marion County Health Department
Southern Analytical Laboratories

Recent Graduate School Placements

Indiana University
Stanford University
Ohio State University
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University of Virginia
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University of Louisville
Pennsylvania State University
University of Dayton
University of Minnesota
Kent State University
University of Colorado
University of Nebraska
Purdue University

Recent Summer Fellowships

Harvard Medical School, biomedical medical research
Miami of Ohio, competitive government funded research
Riley Children’s Hospital, biomedical research
Madison Chemical, industrial research
Indiana State Police, forensics
University of Kentucky, research
University of Louisville, research
University of Cincinnati, research
Indiana University, summer medical program

Learn about the Summer Research program at Hanover

COURSES

Number

Name

Units

Description

CHE 161 Principles of Chemistry I 1.00 Presents current theory regarding the nature of matter from the nuclear scale to that of the molecule and a descriptive and theoretical introduction to the chemical reaction; organized around two central ideas: the atom and energy. Satisfies the SL CCR and partially satisfies the SM CCR. Fee charged.

CHE 185 Principles of Chemistry II 1.00 A continuation of 161. Prerequisite: 161. Fee charged.

CHE 210 Forensic Science 1.00 The study of various techniques and procedures that apply to the broad area of Forensic Science including for example, fingerprinting, trace analysis, DNA, etc. This course will include guest lectures, classroom, laboratory, and field trips to gain a basic understanding of the broad field of Forensic Science. There is an off-campus component for this course and an additional fee required.

CHE 221 Organic Chemistry I 1.00 Structure, nomenclature, and properties of organic and biomolecules. Common analytical methods for determining molecular identity are introduced. Includes laboratory work and a laboratory fee. Laboratory experiments focus primarily on common techniques in synthesis including recrystallization, extraction, distillation, and filtration. Prerequisite: Che 185. Fee Charged.

CHE 222 Organic Chemistry II 1.00 A continuation of the study of organic reactions with an emphasis on the determination of reaction mechanisms. Components of this course include spectroscopy and theoretical applications. Laboratory components include synthesis, instrumental analysis, and kinetics. Prerequisite: Che 221. Fee charged.

CHE 225 Analytical Chemistry 1.00 Presents data analysis techniques with an emphasis on sources of error, methods for evaluating an instrument's performance, and the fundamental principles on which instruments operate, such as equilibria. Laboratory experiments focus primarily on rigorous, quantitative data collection and introductory instrumental operation. Prerequisite CHE 185. Fee charged.

CHE 243 Fermentation Science 1.00 The study of various yeast and bacterial fermentation processes including but not limited to cheese, bread, and alcoholic beverages. This course will have a significant off campus experience and may include guest lecturers who are experts in their area of fermentation. There will also be a laboratory component to this course. Fee charged.

CHE 311 Phys. Chem: Chemical Thermodynamics 1.00 An introduction to classical thermodynamics and its applications to phase relations, chemical reactivity, chemical equilibrium, and basic electrochemistry. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Che 185, Phy 185, Mat 122. Offered alternate years.

CHE 312 Phys. Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry 1.00 An introduction to wavemechanics and its applications to spectroscopy and molecular structure. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Che 185, Phy 185, Mat 122. Offered alternate years. Fee charged.

CHE 324 Inorganic Chemistry 1.00 Principles of atomic and molecular structure. A group theory approach to molecular bonding and vibrational spectroscopy. An introduction to d-group chemistry and metal-ligand interactions. Prerequisite: Che 222

CHE 325 Instrumental Analysis 1.00 Chromatography and spectrophotometric methods of analysis, including GC, LC, HPLC, UV-VIS, IR, NMR. Prerequisite: 225. Fee charged.

CHE 341 Biochemistry I 1.00 Introduction to the application of fundamental chemical principles to the structure and function of proteins and cell membranes. Exploration of bioenergetics and metabolic pathways. Emphasis on protein structure, enzyme catalysis, and regulatory mechanisms. Includes laboratory work and a laboratory fee. Laboratory work includes enzyme kinetics and protein purification. Prerequisites: CHE 222 and BIO 185. Fee Charged.

CHE 342 Biochemistry II 1.00 Examination of carbohydrate, fatty acid, lipid, nucleotide, and amino acid metabolism. Additional topics include photosynthesis, nucleic acid chemistry, and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: 341.

CHE 351 Advanced Laboratory 1.00 A laboratory-intensive exploration of various techniques, which serve as vehicles to illustrate general aspects of inquiry in chemistry: experimental design, use of literature sources, treatment of experimental uncertainty, and use of laboratory notebooks. Team taught. Offered every Spring Term. Should be completed in the sophomore or junior year. Prerequisites: CHE 222, MAT 111/112 or 121. Fee Charged.

CHE 372 Communication in Chemistry 1.00 Instruction in the many forms of communication within chemistry including scientific literature research/comprehension, scientific writing, figure design, and oral presentations. The course concludes with the writing of a research proposal. Prerequisite: Che 222. Strongly recommended to complete S ACE prior to taking this class. Must be completed prior to senior year. Satisfies W2 ACE.