Heidelberg University Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

The Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences is one of twelve faculties at the University of Heidelberg. It comprises the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Geography, and Institute of Earth Sciences. The former Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Institute of Mineralogy, and Institute of Environmental Geochemistry were consolidated into the Institute of Earth Sciences. Their functions and research areas are now part of that institute.

Chemistry was established as a separate discipline at the University of Heidelberg in 1817 and Leopold Gmelin was appointed ordinary professor of chemistry and medicine. 1895 is the year lectures in physical and mathematical geography were held on a regular basis, marking the date of foundation of Institute of Geography at the university. Four years later the first professorship in geography was filled by Alfred Hettner.