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Chemistry Minor

Why Minor in Chemistry?

The Chemistry and Physical Sciences Department offers a minor program in chemistry that is open to students in any major.

Requirements for the Minor in Chemistry

Requirements for the Minor in Chemistry - 18-20 Credits

CHEM 0109 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 0111 - General Chemistry II

Three Additional Courses in Chemistry

Selected from the following list, with at least one of those courses to include a laboratory component:

CHEM 0201 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 0203 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 0211 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 0305 - Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 0307 - Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 0311 - Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 0315 - Biochemistry with Lab

Girl observing chemical tube — About the Department

Our department boasts a successful employment track record of placing science teachers at the middle school and high school levels. With well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, individualized instruction and low student-to-faculty ratios, we know you'll be impressed with your chemistry degree, or any other offered by our department.