2018-2019 Catalog

Minor: Chemistry, 16-17 Credits

Chemistry Minor Goals and Objectives:

By the end of their course of study, students with a Chemistry minor will:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental principles governing chemical reactions and bonding;
  • Master basic laboratory skills in general and organic chemistry;
  • Evaluate and analyze chemical data using the scientific method;
  • Demonstrate comprehension of the connection between chemistry and other disciplines;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and natural world.

Requirements

Required Courses: (13 credits)

CHEM 233GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

CHEM 234GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LAB

CHEM 235GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

CHEM 236GENERAL CHEMISTRY II:LAB

CHEM 317ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

CHEM 318ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: LAB

NOTE: Students majoring in Biology/Biomedical Sciences will need to take a minimum of 6 credits in Chemistry in addition to the CHEM courses required for their major. Research (CHEM 297/397/497) is strongly encouraged to fulfill this requirement.

One of the Following: (3-4 credits)

CHEM 105CHEMISTRY & THE ENVIRONMENT

CHEM 120INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCI

CHEM 319ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

CHEM 348DRUGS AND THE BRAIN

CHEM 441BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEM 495

CHEM 397SCIENCE RESEARCH

CHEM 497SCIENCE RESEARCH