Chemistry Minor

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Students must complete 19 semester hours, plus associated prerequisites within the framework of specific courses, to qualify for a minor in chemistry.

A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses

CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
Subtotal: 5 credits

Electives

14 semester credit hours of chemistry elective courses are required, such that, when added to the 5 semester credit hours from the ”Required Courses” above, 19 total semester credit hours are completed. Information about allowable elective courses are outlined below.

Any CHE 3000-level or 4000-level courses are acceptable with the following specifications:
- Two of these courses must be laboratories
- No more than 3 semester credit hours from any combination of CHE 3890 , CHE 4650 , and CHE 4370
- Either of the following Physical Chemistry sequences are acceptable:
  - Survey of Physical Chemistry lecture and laboratory (CHE 3190 and CHE 3200 )
  - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy lecture and laboratory (CHE 4450 and CHE 4480 )
Exceptions: The following courses are not acceptable for the chemistry minor:
- Senior Experience Courses (CHE 4300 , CHE 4950 , and CHE 4960 ) since these are already University requirements
- Crime Scene Investigation I and II Courses (CHE 3600 and CHE 3610 )
  - Students interested in these courses should seek the criminalistics minor.

Recommended course sequences are available in the department office and on the department website. To ensure greater success in planning a minor, students should consult with a faculty or department advisor to ensure their desired course schedule will fulfill the requirements outlined above.

Subtotal: 14 credits

Total for Minor: 19 credits