Minor in Chemistry

The minor builds a knowledge base in biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, as well as quantitative analysis.

Providing access to our state-of-the-art research facilities and talented faculty, this minor is ideal for students who wish to integrate a foundation in chemistry with their other academic interests.

Declare a Minor

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Course Requirements

This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 22 credits, including 19 credits in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.

Code	Title	Credits
Required
CHEM 1111	General Chemistry I
CHEM 1112	General Chemistry II
CHEM 2122	Introductory Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 2151	Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2152	Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2153	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2154	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 3123	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
or CHEM 3167	Biochemistry Laboratory
Elective
One course selected from the following:
CHEM 3170	Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CHEM 3171	Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 3165	Biochemistry I
CHEM 4134	Inorganic Chemistry