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Chemistry

Welcome to Chemistry!

“Science is the search for truth, that is the effort to understand the world: it involves the rejection of bias, of dogma, of revelation, but not the rejection of morality.” – Linus Pauling. Nobel Prizes in Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962). 

 

The chemistry degree programs are rigorous but rewarding. Chemistry is referred to as the “central science” for a myriad of reasons. The main reason for this reputation? Chemistry’s core theories and principles are fundamental to the study of biology, physics, medicine, astronomy, environmental science, material science, and countless other fields. A student majoring or minoring in chemistry will walk away with the knowledge and an appreciation of how the world around them operates. 

Our students have close connections with their lecturers because of the low student-to-faculty ratio in the program. The department's undergraduate research capabilities are expanding, and there are possibilities to participate in a range of research projects.  

A&M-SA's Chemistry Program is committed to student achievement and preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities and/or graduate schools. Our objective is to teach students to think critically and independently, to apply chemical theories and principles to a greater understanding of the world. 

 

Chemistry Degree Plans

Undergraduate Program 

Texas A&M University San Antonio's undergraduate chemistry program aims to provide students with a high-quality education in the fundamentals of chemistry as well as hands-on experience with current chemical instrumentation.  

The BS in Chemistry degree is intended for students who want to continue higher graduate studies or work in a private or government chemical laboratory right away.  

Students who want a technical degree in chemistry with more course flexibility can get a BA in Chemistry. Students considering a future in chemical-related professions, such as pre-med, pre-pharmacy, or other health-care-related degrees, will find the BA in Chemistry particularly appealing. 

A BS in Chemistry with Teaching Certificate is available to undergraduate students who want to teach.  

A Minor in Chemistry or Biochemistry can be earned by completing up to 20 semester hours of chemistry curriculum, including 6 hours of advanced study.  

Undergraduate chemistry students are actively encouraged to take part in undergraduate research, internships, or study abroad programs. Our students are better prepared to stand out when applying to graduate and professional institutions as a result of these high-impact approaches. 

Chemistry Instrumentation

Below is a list of the instruments provided to the Chemistry program:

  • Agilent 1260 Infinity II HPLC with multiple wavelength detector (G7165A | 1260MWD)

  • Agilent GC/MS (7890B | 5977B)

  • Agilent Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer (G9800A)

  • ThermoScientific Nicolet Summit X FTIR with an Everest ATR (ATR-FTIR)

  • ThermoScientific iCE 3000 Series AA

  • Bruker Fourier 80 NMR

  • PerkinElmer Spectrum Two FT-IR

  • VWR UV – 3100 PC

Chemistry Program Faculty
Learn More

For more information contact:

Dr. George Shelton, Chemistry Program Coordinator
grshelto@tamusa.edu 
(210) 784-2246

Dr. Megan Wise de Valdez, Department Chair
megan.wisedevaldez@tamusa.edu 
(210) 784-2218