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2025-2026 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Minor in Chemistry
Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry
1. Minimum Requirements
A minor in chemistry requires the following courses:
- CHM 125 - Principles of Chemistry I Lecture (3 credits) AND CHM 126 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)
- CHM 127 - Principles of Chemistry II Lecture (4 credits) AND CHM 128 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab (1 credit)
- CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHM 235 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I Lecture (4 credits) AND CHM 236 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I Laboratory (1 credit) OR CHM 245 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) AND CHM 246 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)
- CHM 237 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II Lecture (3 credits) AND CHM 238 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II Laboratory (1 credit) 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 234 - Introductory Biochemistry (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 461 - Biochemistry I (4 credits)
2. GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 across all courses applied to the minor is required.
3. Teacher Certification
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