Minor in Chemistry

Overview

A minor in chemistry is for students with other majors who will be working in fields requiring knowledge of and experience in chemistry lab skills. Minors are trained in the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry, and may select chemistry electives that suit their future interests and professional needs.

Internship or research experience is encouraged but not required.

Summary of Requirements

	Credits
Required Pre-Minor Courses	7
Required Minor Courses	12
Elective Chemistry Courses	10
Total	29

Required pre-minor courses 7 credits

A grade of C or higher in CHE 107 and CHE 109 or a letter of recommendation from our chemistry faculty.

CHE 107	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 109	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1
MAT 130	Precalculus	3

Required minor courses 12 credits

CHE 108	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 110	General Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CHE 211	Organic Chemistry Lecture I	3
CHE 212	Organic Chemistry Lecture II	3
CHE 213	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CHE 214	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1

Elective chemistry courses 10 credits

Ten credits of chemistry courses of the 240-level or above are required.

CHE 240	Computer Simulations in Natural Sciences	3
CHE 250	Introduction to Forensic Science	4
CHE 295	Special Topics	1-5
CHE 325	Biochemistry: Proteins and DNA	3
CHE 395	Special Topics	1-5
CHE 495	Special Topics	1-5
CHE 499	Independent Study	1-3
CHE 520U	Pharmacology	2
CHE 521U	Pharmacology Laboratory	1

Other courses in STAMP above level 200 may count for electives.

Program Outcomes

Science Literacy: Engage in the scientific process to explore questions related to real-world phenomena, including the human experience; evaluate and communicate evidence and results derived from data analysis.

Critical Thinking: Find and integrate multiple sources of scientific knowledge within and across disciplines.

Digital Awareness: Use data and technology to represent scientific knowledge fairly and appropriately.

Bilingualism: Use American Sign Language (ASL) and written English to communicate effectively with diverse audiences for a variety of purposes, following appropriate conventions.

Career Readiness: Develop skills in collaboration, advocacy, and networking.

Ethics: Demonstrate comprehension of ethics in scientific research, publication, acknowledgement of contributions, and in conducting research with human and animal subjects.

Global Citizenship: Articulate knowledge of diverse community contributions to STEM.

Wellness: Use scientific evidence for decision-making to improve the human experience.

Subject:

Chemistry