Chemistry courses have a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences that integrate instrumental methodology into the class work. Students enrolled in the Chemistry Program may choose either a Chemistry major or Chemistry minor. Research Experience Students majoring in Chemistry are encouraged to acquire some research experience. Completion of the Chemistry major requires every student to complete some independent project. Often students choose to fulfill this requirement by participating in an undergraduate research project under the direction of a Mount Mary Chemistry professor.
Students work with a faculty advisor to choose courses based on the direction they choose to take.
Typically, new students are advised by a member of the Chemistry faculty even prior to formal acceptance into the Chemistry major. If you are a transfer student, you will need to complete at least one half of all the credits necessary for the Chemistry major at Mount Mary College. Some courses taken more than five years ago may need to be repeated. No, it is not required that students have an internship, but it is encouraged so students can enhance classroom learning and skills while preparing for goals after graduation. Internships also allow Chemistry majors to explore particular fields of interest.