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Associate in Arts

Chemistry Concentration

From subatomic particles to life-sustaining biochemical reactions and global interactions of the oceans and earth's atmosphere, Chemistry is the study of the properties and behavior of matter. Chemistry can be pursued as a major field of study leading to career options that include medicine, research, toxicology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also a required course for the study of other physical sciences.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

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Faculty

Jenifer Alai, Associate Professor and Chair
Office: Science 209
Phone: 774.330.4581
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Chemistry, St Lawrence University
M.S. Analytical Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder

Lynda Farley-LaRocca, Professor
Office: Science G6
Phone: 774.330.4597
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Biology, Randolph-Macon College 
M.S. Biology, Wake Forest University 
Ph.D. Biology, Boston University

Eric Arsznov, Associate Professor
Office: Science 210
Phone: 774.330.4373
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Physics, University of Michigan
M.S. Physics and Astrophysics, Eastern Michigan University

Hemant M. Chikarmane, Professor
Office: Science 201
Phone: 774.330.4422
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S., M.S. Microbiology/Chemistry, St. Xavier's College, Bombay University, India
Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay, India

Amy Clark, Associate Professor
Office: Science G4
Phone: 774.330.4779
E-mail: [email protected]

B.A. Physical Anthropology, UMass Amherst & University College, London
B.A. Zoology, UMass Amherst
M.S. Biology, UMass Amherst

Catherine Etter, Professor
Office: Science 215
Phone: 774.330.4598
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Biology, Providence College
M.L.A. Biology, Harvard University
Ph.D. Salve Regina University

Kate LePore, Assistant Professor
Office: Science 204A
Phone: 774.330.4589
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S.  Biotechnology, Rochester Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Plant Molecular Biology, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University

Rebecca Westphal, Assistant Professor
Office: Science G12
Phone: 774.330.4424
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Marine Biology, Roger Williams University
Ph.D. Biology, Northeastern University

Staff

Elizabeth Grefe, Lab Manager
Office: Science G10
Phone: 774.330.4468
E-mail: [email protected]

Felicia McGinty
Office: Science G10
Phone: 774.330.4468
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

Contact the Science Department

Pat Phelan, Administrative Assistant
Office Science 201
Phone 774.330.4363
E-mail [email protected]