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Chemistry Minor

A chemistry minor can help students focus on the specific area of chemistry that most supports their other academic endeavors. The minor may also be suitable for students who need a background in chemistry for work in related fields, who may be planning business or administrative careers in the chemical industry, or who wish to use chemistry as a basis for further education in fields such as medicine or law. Typically, the student seeking to fulfill the chemistry minor will start with Qualitative Analysis, which can be taken concurrently with the second semester of General Chemistry. Then they can take more advanced chemistry courses, such as Geochemistry and Plant Drug Analysis. Independent Study or Directed Research credit up to 3 units may also be applied to the minor. Students who pursue research projects with faculty chemists often publish or present results at national and regional chemistry meetings. Many of our top students also have the opportunity to serve as teaching assistants, providing valuable experience in leadership and communication.

The fundamental role that chemistry plays in medicine, pharmacy, and the environment can be further explored in the chemistry minor. Basic, clinical, and field research in these disciplines all involve the application of chemical principles and techniques. The minor offers advanced courses in chemistry expanding on the base provided by general and organic chemistry. Cross disciplinary in its approach, the chemistry minor complements the student's major area of study.

Chemistry Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from the following courses:
BIOL 4450 Biochemistry/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 2200 Essentials of Organic Chemistry (4 credits)*
CHEM 2250 Bio-organic Chemistry/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 2400 Organic Chemistry I/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry II/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 2600 Environmental Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3600 Geochemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3650 Biochemistry/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 4100 Chemical Analysis (3 credits)
CHEM 4200 Plant Drug Analysis (3 credits)
CHEM 4300 Clinical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 4900 Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
CHEM 4990 Independent Study in Chemistry (1–12 credits)

* CHEM 2200 will not be included in the 18 credit requirements when CHEM 2400 or CHEM 2410 is included.