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Degrees and Requirements

Chemistry Minor

To complete a minor in chemistry, a minimum of 23 chemistry credits must be taken. In addition to required courses, students must choose at least 3 additional credits from any chemistry course 2000 level or above. The student can expect to take three academic years to complete the minor because many upper level chemistry courses are offered on a two-year cycle.

Summary of Requirements

Required Chemistry Courses: (Select CHEM3011/L or CHEM4032/L or CHEM4033/L)

  • CHEM1001
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

    CHEM1001
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.

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    Concurrent: CHEM1003

  • CHEM1002
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

    CHEM1002
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM1001 A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.

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    Concurrent: CHEM1004

  • CHEM1003
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    CHEM1003
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1001 emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.

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  • CHEM1004
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    CHEM1004
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM1003 A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1002, emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.

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  • CHEM2015
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

    CHEM2015
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM1002 A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

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    CHEM1002 concurrent: CHEM2015L

  • CHEM2015L
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    CHEM2015L
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    Laboratory for CHEM2015

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  • CHEM2016L
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    CHEM2016L
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM2015L Lab for CHEM2016 Organic Chemistry

    PREREQUISITES:

    CHEM2015L

  • CHEM3011
    ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I

    CHEM3011
    ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM1002 A study of the application of theoretical principles to quantitative analysis. The concept of chemical equilibrium is thoroughly discussed. Current analytical techniques are presented both in lecture and laboratory. Topics include the theory and practice of gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, spectrophotometric analysis and gas chromatography. Lecture and laboratory course.

    PREREQUISITES:

    CHEM1002 concurrent: CHEM3011L

  • CHEM3011L
    ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    CHEM3011L
    ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    Laboratory for CHEM3011 Analytical Chemistry I

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  • CHEM4032
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

    CHEM4032
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM2016 A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

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    CHEM2016 concurrent: CHEM4032L

  • CHEM4032L
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    CHEM4032L
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    Laboratory for CHEM4032 Physical Chemistry I

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  • CHEM4033
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

    CHEM4033
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

    Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM4032 A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

    PREREQUISITES:

    CHEM4032 concurrent: CHEM4033L

  • CHEM4033L
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    CHEM4033L
    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

    Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

    PREREQUISITE: CHEM4032L Laboratory for CHEM4033 Physical Chemistry

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    CHEM4032L

  • CHEMXXXX

    CHEMXXXX

    Credits (Min/Max): /

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