Chemistry Minor

NSM PEAK

The central science of chemistry is at the intersection of biology, physics, and mathematics. Thus, an understanding and appreciation of its precepts, practices, and limitations is germane to all sciences and is a vital component of the liberal arts curriculum. The quantitative nature of chemistry necessitates an ability to gain and apply mathematical tools. Students are assumed to be proficient in algebra and are expected to complete a minimum of one mathematics course (MAT-125 or higher).

16 credits

Minor Requirements

The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125 or  higher) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.

CHE-141	General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHE-141L	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1 credit
CHE-142	General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHE-142L	General Chemistry Laboratory II	1 credit
CHE-252	Analytical Chemistry I	3 credits
CHE-252L	Analytical Chemistry I Lab	1 credit
-MAT	One course MAT-125 or higher	3-4 credits

 

One lecture lab combination from the following

CHE-352	Analytical Chemistry II	3 credits
CHE-352L	Analytical Chemistry Lab II	1 credit
CHE-301	Organic Chemistry I	3 credits
CHE-301L	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1 credit

Chemistry and Biochemistry majors may not minor in Chemistry.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

1) Have broad exposure to the field of chemistry, with a specific educational emphasis on the technologically and industrially significant areas of Analytical and Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis;
2) Carry out scientific experiments to test a hypothesis as well as accurately record and analyze the results of such experiments;
3) Apply problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning skills to scientific problems;
4) Clearly communicate the results of scientific work in written and electronic formats;
5) Understand how to act ethically when collecting, analyzing, and presenting experimental data; and
6) Function as a member of an interdisciplinary problem-solving team.