Transform the world by transforming matter.

Using a balance of theoretical knowledge, experimental work, interdisciplinary study, and real-world examples, the Chemistry Minor will provide you with a basic grasp of this essential and innovative field. With our small class sizes and the mentorship of our renowned faculty, you can make lasting connections in a tight-knit community of difference-makers.

This minor pairs well with related majors like Biology and Health Science, enhancing your knowledge and skills and equipping you for a career in research, industry, medicine, dentistry, education, and beyond.

 

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Curriculum

Chemistry, Minor

Requirements

Lower Division Chemistry

The following lower-division chemistry courses are required for the minor.

  • General Chemistry I (4 units)
  • General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 units)
  • Organic Chemistry I (4 units)
  • Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 units)
  • General Chemistry II (4 units)
  • General Chemistry II Lab (1 units)

Electives

Take 12 units from the following list. At least 7 units must not overlap with any other major, minor, or program.

  • Structural/Physical Biochem (5 units)
  • Organic Chemistry II (4 units)
  • Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 units)
  • Chemical Literature (1 units)
  • Analytical Chemistry (5 units)
  • Environmental Chemistry (5 units)
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 units)
  • Instrumental Chem Analysis (5 units)
  • Quantum Mech & Spectroscopy (4 units)
  • Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4 units)
  • Mentored Research (1-4 units)
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 units)
  • Polymer & Supramolecular Chem (4 units)
  • Survey of Chemistry (3 units)
  • Survey of Chemistry Lab (1 units)
  • General Chemistry I (4 units)
  • General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 units)
  • Organic Chemistry I (4 units)
  • Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 units)
  • Organic Chemistry II (4 units)
  • Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 units)
  • General Chemistry II (4 units)
  • General Chemistry II Lab (1 units)
  • Mentored Rsrch / Indep Study (1-4 units)
  • CHEM Elective (1-5 units)
  • Chemical Literature (1 units)
  • Analytical Chemistry (5 units)
  • Environmental Chemistry (5 units)
  • Environmental Chemistry Lab
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 units)
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 units)
  • Polymer & Supramolecular Chem (4 units)
  • Chemistry Outreach (1 units)
  • CHEM UD Elective (1-5 units)
  • Instrumental Chem Analysis (5 units)
  • Survey of Physical Chemistry (5 units)
  • Survey of Physical Chem Lab
  • Quantum Mech & Spectroscopy (4 units)
  • Quantum Mech & Spectro Lab
  • Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4 units)
  • Thermodynamics & Kinetics Lab
  • Independent Study (1-4 units)
  • Mentored Research (1-4 units)

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