Chemistry Minor
Program Description
The chemistry minor is a great choice for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of chemistry and chemical laws that govern the natural world and allow scientists to make valuable predictions about environmental, biological, industrial, and other chemical systems.
Entering and Completing the Minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.
- If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
- You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.
Chemistry Minor
35 Credits Minimum, Including 20 Upper Division (UD)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CHM 1211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 1212 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Section Credits Required | 10 | |
| Electives | ||
| CHM 2000-4999 chosen from three or more areas below | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Additional Requirements and Information
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Inorganic | ||
| CHM 2213 | Inorganic Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
| CHM 3540 | Introductory Inorganic Chemistry | 5 |
| CHM 4542 | Transition Metals | 3 |
| Organic | ||
| CHM 3371 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 3372 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM 3373 | Organic Chemistry III | 5 |
| CHM 4374 | Advanced Organic Laboratory | 3 |
| Analytical | ||
| CHM 3225 | Quantitative Analysis and Equilibrium | 5 |
| CHM 3227 | Separation Science | 2 |
| CHM 3228 | Electroanalytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM 3229 | Analytical Spectroscopy | 2 |
| Physical | ||
| CHM 3410 | Survey of Physical Chemistry | 5 |
| CHM 3421 | Quantum Mechanics | 4 |
| CHM 3422 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 4 |
| CHM 3423 | Molecular Dynamics | 2 |
| CHM 3461 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHM 3462 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| Biochemistry | ||
| CHM 4361 | Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHM 4362 | Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHM 4363 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 4371 | Biochemistry Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 4372 | Biochemistry Lecture | 3 |
| Environmental | ||
| CHM 2410 | Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability | 5 |