Chemistry Minor

A student may complete a minor in chemistry by finishing the following course work with grades of “C” or better. (A student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry may not obtain a minor in chemistry.)

General Chemistry (10 credit hours)

CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Organic Chemistry (10 credit hours)

CHEM 3101 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3102 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 3111 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3112 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

Additional Chemistry Courses (minimum 9 credit hours)

Select a minimum of 9 credit hours:

CHEM 4001 - Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 4002 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 4011 - Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 4012 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 4101 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy (If not taking CHEM 4701)
CHEM 4102 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
CHEM 4111 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (If not taking CHEM 4701)
CHEM 4112 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
CHEM 4301 - Inorganic Chemistry I (If not taking CHEM 4711)
CHEM 4311 - Inorganic Chemistry II (If not taking CHEM 4711)
CHEM 4421 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds
CHEM 4501 - Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation and Use
CHEM 4502 - Bioanalytical Techniques
CHEM 4511 - Forensic Chemistry
CHEM 4521 - Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 4601 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
CHEM 4801 - Molecular Photochemistry
CHEM 4811 - Molecular Symmetry and Chemical Applications of Group Theory
CHEM 5401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis
CHEM 5411 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms

Note:

Students pursuing a BS in Biology must select courses that are not part of their degree program requirements in order to complete a chemistry minor. Students should familiarize themselves with the prerequisite requirements for these courses.