College of Natural, Mathematical and Health Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Geology and Physics

Chemistry

The chemistry department at Lake Superior State University provides a great environment in which to work and learn with others.  Our faculty are ready to work with you to achieve your academic and professional goals.  Our state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation is here for you to use, preparing the hands-on experiences needed to help you be a valuable and valued member of our profession after graduation. 

Environmental Analysis Lab

The department of chemistry operates a full compliment of analytical chemical instrumentation.  Our undergraduate students use these instruments in both in their laboratory experiences and to support their senior research projects. 

Partial List of Equipment:

• Anasazi FT-NMR 
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS)
• Cleanroom - dedicated to support trace elemental analysis using ICMPS
• Purge and Trap GCMS
• Microwave Digester
• Gas Chromatographs (FID)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Geology

Lake Superior State University provides an excellent opportunity to study geology. Located on the edge of the Canadian Shield and Michigan Basin, we offer a highly innovative, project-centered curriculum that was developed with the financial support of the National Science Foundation. Our classes and field courses emphasize learning through active participation and hands-on experience. The small size of our department fosters a close, personal relationship among students and between students and faculty. Our very active Geology Club organizes regular social activities and local field trips. Students also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research in geomagnetics and micropaleontology.

Environmental Sciences

We offer the ONLY accredited environmental health program in Michigan!

Unlike larger universities, we offer a small, active, hands-on learning experience for our students where they work directly with the faculty members in the department.  Depending upon your interests, several program options are available to students who are contemplating a career in the environmental sciences.

Website

• Division maintained website

Academic Programs (Degrees/Certificates and Majors)

Baccalaureate

• Applied Geographic Information Science (AGIS)
• Forensic Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Chemistry - Secondary Teaching
• Environmental Sciences
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science
• Geology
• Integrated Science
  • Elementary Teaching
  • Secondary Teaching

Associate

• Chemistry

Associate of Applied Science

• Chemical Technology