Program Contact: Carol Fenn   203-582-8254

The highly technical nature of our daily living has increased the need for a working knowledge of chemistry in biological sciences, medical sciences, law, business, government, academia and many more areas. Students majoring in programs other than chemistry or biochemistry can be recognized as having additional proficiency in chemistry by successfully completing this balanced program. Candidates must apply to the chemistry department to enter this program and be enrolled concurrently in a major undergraduate program.

Chemistry Minor Curriculum

The program consists of a minimum of 24 credits of chemistry distributed between 20 credits of required courses and 4 credits of elective courses consistent with the following specifications: The minimum grade required for each course is a C-.

Required
CHE 110
110L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
CHE 111
111L
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
4
CHE 210
210L
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Lab
4
CHE 211
211L
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry II Lab
4
CHE 215
215L
Analytical Chemistry
and Analytical Chemistry Lab
4
Elective
Select one of the following:4
Physical Chemistry I
and Physical Chemistry I Lab
Instrumental Analysis
and Instrumental Analysis Lab
Biochemistry I
and Biochemistry I Lab
Total Credits24