2012-2013 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Chemistry Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry
1. Minimum Requirements
A minor in chemistry requires a minimum of 24 credit hours, including the following courses:
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (5 credits)
- CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
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CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry For Life Sciences I (4 credits)
OR CHM 245 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3 credits) AND CHM 246 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 credit) -
CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry For Life Sciences II (4 credits)
OR CHM 247 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3 credits) AND CHM 248 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 credit)
Plus one elective course from the following:
- CHM 232 - Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
- CHM 310 - Industrial Chemistry Credits: 2
- CHM 321 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
- CHM 322 - Environmental Chemical Analysis Credits: 3
- CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
- CHM 419 - Chemistry in Secondary Education Credits: 3
- CHM 442 - Polymer Chemistry Credits: 3
- CHM 461 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
2. 2.0 GPA Requirement
A minimum 2.0 GPA in all chemistry courses, which are applied to satisfy the chemistry minor requirements.
3. Teacher Certification
A chemistry minor for teacher certification requires the following course and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in chemistry courses applied to the minor:
- CHM 419 - Chemistry in Secondary Education Credits: 3