What is Chemistry?
The branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change; and the use of these processes to form new substances.
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Ask an old chemist what he would like most, and his answer would be, ‘’a young chemist.” This statement describes the atmosphere of enthusiasm about chemistry and chemical research that permeates the department. Indeed, chemistry at Oakwood is an exciting confrontation of the student with the theories and the methods of modern chemistry and biochemistry. Oakwood has been listed as one of the 23 historically Black colleges that are most productive of Black scientific talent.
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Kenneth Lai Hing, Ph.D.
Professor, Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
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laihing@oakwood.edu
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Steven Lai Hing, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
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slaihing@oakwood.edu
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Patrick Ochieng, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
(256) 726-7115
pochieng@oakwood.edu
MAJORS:
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry/Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
MINORS:
- Chemistry
SUMMER INTERNSHIP:
CH 100 : Chemistry in Society
3 HOURS
CH 211 : Quantitative Analysis and Lab
4 HOURS
CH 331 : Nutritional Biochemistry
3 HOURS
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