Chemistry (Minor)
Explore life’s complexities at the molecular level.
Chemistry is an essential science that touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. A chemistry minor sharpens analytical, research, and technical skills, as well as improves attention to detail and communication. It pairs particularly well with majors like biology and health sciences, providing a deeper understanding of molecular processes and helping build interdisciplinary connections.
- Format
- On Campus
- Degree(s)
- Minor
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Why Minor in Chemistry at Mary Baldwin?
As a chemistry minor at Mary Baldwin, you’ll dive into a challenging curriculum encompassing the organic and inorganic branches of the field. And with access to upper level lab opportunities, our students really learn how chemistry research is done.
Our curriculum and student experiences are constantly adapting to meet evolving industry standards and marketplace needs. Here are some additional ways we prepare you for an exciting career or continued study:
- Learn from caring science educators who give plenty of personal attention
- Participate in Iota Sigma Pi, the national chemistry honor society for women
- Join the Mary Baldwin student chemistry club
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Minor Requirements
Chemistry minor course requirements include a mix of core and elective courses, most of which have a hands-on lab component.
Sample courses:
A survey of principles appropriate for science majors. Topics include stoichiometry, the main classes of reactions, atomic and molecular structure, thermochemistry, and phase behavior. Lab work builds on classroom discussions and introduces vital techniques. Entering students must have a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation.
Principles, techniques, and instruments used in quantitative chemical analysis. Principles of chemical equilibria, spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, and chromatography. Applications to gravimetric, titrimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical analyses. (Prerequisite: CHEM 122)
Studies of the major classes of biomolecules – proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids – provide a structural and functional basis for the understanding of metabolism, energy production, and transfer of genetic information. (Recommended background: BIOL 222 and CHEM 222. Prerequisites: BIOL 224 and CHEM 221 or permission of instructor)