Chemistry and Biochemistry

Minor Requirements

Minor

Chemistry minors will gain a thorough understanding of chemical principles and will be trained in current experimental and instrumental techniques.

The minor in chemistry is five courses (20 credits). It can easily be paired with other majors in the School of Science and Engineering and the School of Health Sciences.

Required Courses

CHM 1110	General Chemistry I
CHM 1120	General Chemistry II
CHM 2210	Organic Chemistry I
CHM 2220	Organic Chemistry II

And one of the following courses:

CHM 2320	Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 3410	Analytical Chemistry
CHM 3570W	Biophysical Chemistry
CHM 4250	Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry
CHM 4260	Instrumental Analysis
CHM 4650	Medicinal Chemistry

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