Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subfields of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
properties and synthesis of compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics,
chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More specifically, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
specific career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
Chemistry Minor Requirements:
Chemistry Curriculum Breakdown
Click here for the Current Catalog
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
CHEM 161 General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II
CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
One of the four sequential upper-level offerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306 Physical Chemistry I & II
CHEM 300/302 Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 401/402 Inorganic Chemistry I & II
CHEM 409/410 Biochemistry I & II
Any combination of additional upper-level chemistry courses which bring the total number of hours to at least 15 including at least one upper-level laboratory course, CHEM 315, 316, or 460. This total is exclusive of the eight hours of General Chemistry required for the core curriculum. Biology students may count CHEM 207/217 and 208/218 toward the minor.