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Chemistry ,Minor

Chemistry, Minor

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Chemistry

Data, Environment, Health, Laboratory, Medicine, materials

Do you enjoy thinking about scientific problems at the molecular level but still have interests in many different areas? This minor program may be just right for you. You'll gain a strong foundation of knowledge through both theoretical and experimental courses.
Description ▲

The chemistry minor program gives students majoring in other disciplines a solid grounding in the basics of chemistry to complement their major. It is especially appropriate for students whose majors are in the various disciplines of physics, materials science, geology, engineering and life sciences.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in chemistry comprises 28 credit hours of required courses, of which at least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level. Six of the 12 upper-division credit hours must be taken from courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT) or CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT) AND CHM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT) or CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT) AND CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I AND CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II AND CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
CHM 325: Analytical Chemistry AND CHM 326: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4

OR
Choose either the Biochemistry/Physical Focus or the Advanced Physical Chemistry Focus for the additional 8 credit hours.
8 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 8
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
Courses in this program may only be offered once per academic year. See academic advisor for details.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BS in applied biological sciences (all concentrations); BS and BA in biochemistry; BS in biochemistry (medicinal chemistry); BS and BA in chemistry; BS in chemistry (environmental chemistry); BS in forensic science; BS in health sciences (preprofessional); BS in nutrition; BS in nutrition (human nutrition); BS in medical studies; BS in neuroscience

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

A chemistry minor can benefit graduates pursuing careers in chemical, electronics, manufacturing and environmental industries, and in national research and forensic labs.
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