Chemistry Minor

Goal 1: Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical methods and models that chemists use to understand the properties and behavior of matter.

Outcome 1.1: Students will gain an understanding of the key concepts fundamental to the five major sub disciplines of chemistry: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

Outcome 1.2:  Students will predict the behavior of a new substance based on the known behavior of related compounds.

Outcome 1.3: Students will apply appropriate theoretical models to explain experimental observations.

Outcome 1.4: Students will assess experimental data critically.

Goal 2: Students will gain authentic hands-on experience with the experimental methods used by chemists.

Outcome 2.1: Students will use contemporary computer software to study problems in chemistry and present results properly and accurately using figures, graphs and tables.

Outcome 2.2: Students will store, handle, and use chemicals safely and responsibly.

Outcome 2.3: Students will assess experimental data critically.

Outcome 2.4: Students will apply appropriate theoretical models to explain experimental observations.

Outcome 2.5: Students will use accepted laboratory record-keeping methods to record their experimental data.

CHM 120General Chemistry I3
CHM 120LGeneral Chemistry Lab I1
CHM 125General Chemistry II3
CHM 125LGeneral Chemistry Lab II1
CHM 210LOrganic Chemistry Lab I1
CHM 210Organic Chemistry I3
CHM 215Organic Chemistry II3
CHM 215LOrganic Chemistry Lab II1
Any two non-research chemistry courses beyond CHM 2156
Total Hours22