Chemistry, Minor - Course Requirements

Minor in Chemistry (6 courses/22-23 credits)

The minor in chemistry includes a strong foundation in chemical principles and provides opportunities for advanced study that can be customized to address a student’s particular interests or support career goals, such as chemistry- related employment or admission into pre-professional programs. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each course in the minor. Not open to biochemistry majors. Only 2 courses will be accepted in transfer toward the minor.

Required Courses & Prerequisites

Course ID

Course

Credits

CHEM 120/120L

Chemistry Principles I

4

CHEM 121/121L

Chemistry Principles II (Prerequisite: CHEM 120/120L

4

CHEM 207/207L

Organic Chemistry I


 


 

(Prerequisites: CHEM 120/120L, CHEM 121/121L)

4

CHEM 208/208L

Organic Chemistry II (Prerequisite: CHEM 207/207L)

4

Options/Specializations within the Minor

The minor in chemistry provides the student with flexibility in choosing courses based upon interest and career goals. It may include advanced course work in biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical or analytical chemistry. In consultation with a Natural Sciences/Mathematics advisor, students may choose any two (2) 200, 300 or 400 level chemistry course commensurate with their needs.