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 233	General Chemistry I	3
	and
CHEM 234	General Chemistry I: Laboratory	1
CHEM 235	General Chemistry II	3
	and
CHEM 236	General Chemistry II: Laboratory	1
CHEM 317	Organic Chemistry I	3
	and
CHEM 318	Organic Chemistry I: Laboratory	2

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/CHEM 397/CHEM 497) is strongly encouraged to fulfill this requirement.

One of the Following: (3-4 credits)

CHEM 105/ENV 105	Chemistry and the Environment	3
CHEM 120	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
CHEM 319	Organic Chemistry II	3
NEU 348	Drugs and the Brain	3
CHEM 441/BIOL 441	Biochemistry	4
CHEM 495	Special Topics in Chemistry	3
CHEM 397	Science Research	1-6
	or
CHEM 497	Science Research	1-6