Chemistry Minor

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The Minor in Chemistry enables students with majors in disciplines outside of chemistry to augment their education with knowledge of underpinning chemical principles.

Required Courses:

CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
or CHEM 1050 Advanced General Chemistry I
CHEM 1030 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
or CHEM 1060 Advanced General Chemistry II
CHEM 2230 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 5
CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 2440 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
Or CHEM 2300 Introductory Organic Chemistry

Elective Course: Choose one of the following (3-4 hrs)*

CHEM 3020 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 3550 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences Credits: 3
MOLB 3610 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 4110 - Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 4230 - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Credits: 5
MOLB 4400 - Immunology Credits: 4
CHEM 4507 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3
MOLB 4600 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Chemistry is the study of composition, properties of matter, and structures in chemistry. As a Chemistry minor, you will gain knowledge about mathematics, physics, and other types of life sciences.

Note: If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences, at least 12 credits in a minor must be in courses NOT being counted towards your major. If you are in a different College, this rule does not currently apply. A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

Student will be assigned an advisor in the Chemistry department to consult regarding their minor. Appropriate substitutes for the elected course may be approved by a student’s Chemistry advisor, and the head of the Department of Chemistry.