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Overview
Chemical physics provides an interdisciplinary approach to the fields of chemistry and physics using mathematical techniques. The major allows students to explore the interface between chemistry and physics by studying structure, surfaces, bonding, atoms and molecules. By combining the methodologies and knowledge of physics and chemistry, many intriguing scientific questions can be addressed by a student with a strong predilection for mathematics and the physical sciences.
Faculty & Staff
Paul L. Edmiston
Theron L. Peterson and Dorothy R. Peterson Professor of Chemistry; Department Chair of Chemistry; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Cody Leary
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Physics; Pre-Engineering Advisor Fall 2025
Susan Lehman
Victor J. Andrew Professor of Physics; Pre-Engineering Advisor Spring 2026
Sara E. S. Martin
Associate Professor of Chemistry; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Timothy Siegenthaler
Instrument and Lab Tech/Machinist - Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics
Mark J. Snider
Robert E. Wilson Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sarah J. Sobeck (Schmidtke)
Professor of Chemistry and Dean for Faculty Development
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Major
A major in Chemical Physics consists of sixteen courses including the introductory courses of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The student can then choose to focus on either Chemistry or Physics while taking advanced courses in the other field.
Students may not double major in Chemical Physics and in any of the participating departments of Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Any student who anticipates attending graduate school in chemistry or physics should also take additional courses in those disciplines.
Interested students should discuss plans with the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry or Physics.