Chemistry

What is the objective of the course? What is it?
What does it train you for?

The B.S. Course in Chemistry is a three-year Degree Course (180 CFU). Its scopes are:

• providing the basic chemical knowledge to enter into job activities requiring proficiency with the scientific method, and training graduates capable of applying methods and technologies through the use of specific equipment;
• providing a solid basic theoretical-experimental knowledge;
• providing a fine Degree of autonomy and encourage inclusion in working contexts, including industry, research, control and analysis laboratories, synthesis and characterization of new materials, health, food, environment and energy, conservation of cultural heritage.

What do you learn?

Students will acquire:

• adequate knowledge of the four main chemical disciplines (General and Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry), which are organized in theoretical courses integrated with practical and laboratory courses (the later ones will provide a robust experimental approach and familiarity with the methodologies, instruments and problems of the chemical laboratory);
• adequate basic preparation in mathematics, computer science and physics.

Base subjects are: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, English. Main Core subjects: Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. Individual laboratories are planned for: Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. Other subjects: History of Chemistry, Biochemistry. For the admission to the final Degree, the student must have obtained all the training credits required by the Course's teaching regulations and pass a final test consisting in a short seminary on a topic chosen by the student from a list prepared by the Course of Study Council.

What can you do with it?

Graduates in Chemistry can take the qualification exam for the profession of chemist reserved for first level graduates and register with the Order of Chemists (category B), carrying out the functions envisaged for this category, i.e.:

• Chemical technician in industries;
• Junior freelance chemical technician;
• Chemical technician in public environmental protection agencies;
• Chemical technician in public laboratories for the protection and conservation of cultural heritage;
• Chemical technician in special public security forces;
• Chemical technician in private analysis laboratories, with the following functions: drawing up and validating reports or analysis results, process data and/or information, manage the chemical laboratory, manage the safety and protection of working environments, analyze samples, prepare certifications, verify compliance with safety regulations, carry out investigations and chemical analyzes relating to the conservation of cultural and environmental heritage, carry out investigations and chemical analyzes relating to environmental protection, draft and transmit technical reports.

Graduates in Chemistry can continue their studies in Master Schools, M.S. and, eventually, Ph.D. courses, and in Specialization Schools. By gaining the further title of M.S. Degree (two-years course), professional opportunities expand to research, teaching and roles of responsibility and management in the public and private sectors.