Chemistry Minor
Minor Description
The Minor in Chemistry provides students with a foundation in the chemical sciences, emphasizing core theories about the chemical nature of the world around us. It also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The minor is particularly well suited for students completing prerequisites for graduate programs in medicine and other health-related fields.
Admission to the Minor
Students who have completed both CHEM251 CHEM251CHEM251 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):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM141 | General Chemistry I * | 1 |
| CHEM142 | General Chemistry II * | 1 |
| CHEM251 | Organic Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM252 | Organic Chemistry II | 1 |
Required Laboratory Courses (1.5 credits):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM152 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory ** | 0.5 |
| CHEM257 | Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CHEM258 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 0.5 |
Required Elective Course (1 credit):
Students must complete one 300-level elective course offered by the chemistry department; research credit/tutorials may not be applied toward the minor. The course must be 1.0 credit or greater and graded (A-F). A course used to fulfill requirements for another major or minor may also be counted toward the chemistry minor.
* Honors General Chemistry and/or advanced placement credit may be substituted for CHEM141/142.
** The CHEM152 requirement is waived for students who use advanced placement to enroll in CHEM251.
Notes:
- All courses required for the minor must be taken on a letter-graded basis. A grade of C or higher is required in all 100- and 200-level courses counted toward the minor.
- All 200-level and higher courses for the minor must be completed at Wesleyan. However, transfer students may be permitted to apply equivalent courses taken at a previous institution.