2024-2025 Edition

Academic Catalog

Chemistry Minor

Minor Description

The Minor in Chemistry provides students with an essential foundation in the chemical sciences. Emphasis is placed on the principal theories on the chemical nature of the world around us, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Chemistry minor is ideal for students working to complete prerequisites for graduate programs in medicine and other health-related fields. 

 

Admission to the Minor

Students who have completed both CHEM251 and CHEM257 may declare the chemistry minor, provided they have earned a grade of C or higher in all applicable courses.

Minor Requirements

Required Lecture Courses (4 credits): 

Required Laboratory Courses (1.5 credits):  

  • Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM152) **
  • Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM257)
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM258)

Required Elective Course (1 credit): 

Students must complete one 300-level elective offered by the chemistry department. Electives used to fulfill requirements for another major or minor may also be counted toward the chemistry minor.