Chemistry Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Materials Chemistry
Materials chemistry is focused on the preparation and characterization of pure chemicals or chemical systems that have some unique function. This function can be dependent on the material's optical, electronic, magnetic or catalytic properties. The materials chemistry option at IIT draws from all five of the basic areas of chemistry to lay the foundation for understanding the synthesis, structure, characterization and applications of materials. A particularly strong emphasis at IIT is programmatic access to advanced x-ray crystallographic instrumentation to study the structure of inorganic-based materials in the solid state.
Required Courses
In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry curriculum, students must complete the following courses as technical electives:
| CHEM 470 | Introduction to Polymer Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| MMAE 465* | Electrical, Magnetic, & Optical Properties | 3 Credits |
| MMAE 486 | Principles of Ceramics | 3 Credits |
| MS 201 | Materials Science | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 415* | Solid State Electronics | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 437 | Solid State Physics | 3 Credits |
*Students must take either MMAE 465 or PHYS 415