School of Sciences

Chemistry is the science of the microscopic and macroscopic composition, structure and properties of organic, inorganic and biological compounds. Research on the mechanisms of chemical transformations and the synthesis of new compounds are important parts of chemistry.  In addition, chemistry provides the conceptual framework and methodology for biochemistry and is the core of a variety of important industrial processes.

The study of Chemistry is structured around four key disciplines:

• Physical Chemistry. Study of the laws and fundamental processes that govern the processes of chemistry, namely: thermodynamics, spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, kinetics and reaction mechanisms.
• Organic Chemistry.  Synthesis and study of the reactions of carbon-based compounds

• Inorganic Chemistry.  Synthesis and reactivity of non carbon-based compounds
• Analytical Chemistry.  Study of the chemical compositions of a sample and its quantification

Chemistry has evolved into a science of great breadth, involving everything from the submicroscopic world of atoms and molecules to the production of compound materials. Today, chemistry is intertwined with biology, physics, information technology, agriculture, medicine, and engineering, developing products and technologies that affect every area of human activity. It plays an important role in the manufacturing of new materials needed to improve the quality of our lives by protecting our health and the environment, improving sanitary conditions in food production and more...