PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Whether you select chemistry as your sole area of study or combine it with another major such as biology, business, or mathematics, this major will prepare you for a variety of career areas or set forth further opportunity as a graduate student.
Degrees
Chemistry (B.S.)
Major
Chemistry (B.A.)
Major
Chemistry Teaching (B.A.)
Major
Chemistry
Minor
A Great Fit For
- People who enjoy problem-solving, and are adaptive and analytical.
- Those who possess a high aptitude for math and science.
- Individuals interested in identifying solutions through research, streamlining processes, or creating efficiencies.
- Anyone who enjoys research and experimentation.
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Internships
Students have the opportunity to complete internships, which may be local, regional, national, and even international. Internships give our students chances to learn more about particular fields and develop additional skills through hands-on activities. Our program can help students to earn internship opportunities in many areas and applications of chemistry.
Travel
You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
Research & Active Learning
Make new discoveries by researching alongside professors in areas such as computational modeling, synthesis/analysis of polymers, nutritional biochemistry, and environmental chemistry; share your discoveries by participating in professional conferences/workshops, and perhaps even publish your work in a professional journal!
FEATURED COURSES
REQUIRED
Emphasizes measurement, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gas, liquid, and solid properties and descriptive properties.
REQUIRED
A systematic course in classification, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopy of carbon compounds. The compounds are studied on a basis of the functional groups, and an emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the mechanism of the reactions that are involved. Laboratory (4 hours) work involves practice in the techniques of synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds.
REQUIRED
An algebra-based survey of mechanics and thermodynamics, featuring the description of motion, Newton’s laws of motion and gravity, energy and momentum, rotational motion, work and heat, and the laws of thermodynamics.
REQUIRED
Lectures on advanced chemical equilibria, treatment of data, nonaqueous systems, advanced redox reactions, potentiometry, statistical evaluation of data, and the place of chemical analysis in society and in legal or regulatory issues. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative volumetric analysis and introductory instrumental methods.
MEET THE FACULTY
RELATED MAJORS & MINORS
Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
Agricultural and Food Studies
Biology
Chemistry Education
Mathematics
Sustainability Studies
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
OUTCOMES
Graduates from the chemistry program have found positions working in quality control, research and development, chemical analysis, and management with businesses in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and around the world. You may also choose to continue your education in graduate school. Past students have pursued chemistry, molecular biology, or health professions such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine.
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