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2021-2022 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Chemistry Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry
1. Minimum Requirements
A minor in chemistry requires the following courses:
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I (5 credits) OR BOTH CHM 245 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) AND CHM 246 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)
- CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II (4 credits) OR BOTH 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 (4 credits)
- CHM 273 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
- CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
- CHM 421 - Green Chemistry for Sustainable Environment (3 credits)
- CHM 442 - Synthetic Polymers: Life Cycle and Emerging Sustainable Technologies (3 credits)
- CHM 461 - Biochemistry I (4 credits)
- SCI 440 - Physics and Chemistry in Secondary Education (3 credits) for teacher certification only
2. GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 across all courses applied to the minor is required.
3. Teacher Certification
A chemistry minor for teacher certification also requires the following:
- SCI 440 - Physics and Chemistry in Secondary Education (3 credits) as the elective course listed previously.
- A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.7 across all courses applied to the minor.