Chemistry Minor
Minor - Chemistry
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 36-38
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | 18 | |
| Upper-Division Core Courses | 8 | |
| Physical Chemistry Requirement | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Electives | 6-8 | |
| Teaching Chemistry Track | ||
| Total Hours | 36-38 | |
Lower-Division Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHMY 223 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| CHMY 311 | Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physical Chemistry Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| CHMY 373 | Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Electives
Note: If the student's major requires Biochemistry, BCH 380 or BCH 480 and BCH 482 may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6-8 | |
BCH 380 | Biochemistry | |
BCH 480 | Advanced Biochemistry I | |
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | |
CHMY 371 | Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy | |
CHMY 401 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | |
CHMY 442 | Aquatic Chemistry | |
CHMY 465 | Organic Spectroscopy | |
| Total Hours | 6-8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching Chemistry Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
- Individuals completing the teaching track of this minor must also complete the teaching track of a major in another teaching content area.
Teaching Chemistry Track Requirements
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497 Methods: 5-12 Science.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| ENST 472 | Gen Sci: Conservation Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach chemistry, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.