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Program Overview

The Chemistry minor is designed for students seeking a rigorous and versatile foundation in chemical sciences. Whether you’re aiming for graduate studies in chemistry or planning to pursue professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or related fields. Whether you’re majoring in biology, exercise science, nursing, or another discipline, the Chemistry minor complements your studies and opens doors to advanced academic and career opportunities.

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Program Highlights

Graduate and Professional Readiness

The Chemistry minor’s curriculum aligns with, and often exceeds, the mathematics and physics requirements of most science and medical schools, making it an excellent choice for those seeking pre-med and other pre-professional tracks.

Proven Record of Success

Students who complete the Chemistry minor have a strong track record of acceptance into competitive graduate and professional programs across the country.

Strategic Curriculum Design

The Chemistry minor delivers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that not only builds a broad knowledge in the foundations and fundamentals of chemistry but drives students to think beyond the classroom. Lessons and labs spark intellectual curiosity and infuse scientific inquiry – providing students with sharpened practical skills that are essential for success in the chemical and medical science disciplines.

Program Curriculum

The Chemistry minor delivers 9 courses totaling 35 credit hours. Students must complete all courses and credit hours to successfully graduate. The minor contains 6 courses in chemistry, two courses in mathematics, and one course in physics.

Specific courses found in the Chemistry minor focus on topics such as General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Statistical Methods for the Sciences, Biochemistry, and more.

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Learning Outcomes

Discover learning outcomes for the Chemistry minor:

Describe connections between science & other disciplines & express the relevance of science to your daily life & health.
Work effectively in groups, collaborate in team investigations, provide constructive feedback to peers, utilize constructive feedback from peers.
Distinguish between credible & non-credible sources of scientific information, interpreting information from credible sources accurately, drawing logical conclusions. Interpret laboratory data accurately & draw logical conclusions.
Analyze scientific problems & questions, & design experiments to answer them, using the principles of the scientific method. Practice analytical laboratory skills.
Integrate fundamental scientific knowledge in the solution of scientific problems.
Communicate scientific information with clarity, accuracy, &conciseness, both orally & in writing. Critique scientific literature thoroughly & consider the impact on the lay public of inaccurate or biased communication of scientific information.
Evaluate actual & hypothetical ethical issues related to science/ technology & argue convincingly on more than one side of a given issue, drawing upon scientific knowledge & personal belief systems.

Skills You’ll Learn

Explore the skills you’ll learn in the chemistry minor:

Scientific Knowledge & Application
- Foundational Chemistry Expertise: Understanding of general, organic, and biochemistry principles.
- Scientific Methodology: Ability to design and conduct experiments to answer scientific questions.
- Data Interpretation: Accurately interpret laboratory data and draw logical conclusions.
Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to scientific data.
- Laboratory & Analytical Skills
- Analytical Techniques: Practice and refining laboratory techniques used in chemical sciences.
- Problem Solving: Integrate scientific knowledge to solve complex problems.
- Experimental Design: Develop and execute experiments with precision and purpose.
Communication & Collaboration
- Scientific Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate scientific information in writing and orally.
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively in group projects and provide/receive constructive feedback.
- Literature Critique: Critically evaluate scientific literature and assess its impact on public understanding.
Ethical & Interdisciplinary Thinking
- Ethical Reasoning: Evaluate ethical issues in science and technology from multiple perspectives.
- Interdisciplinary Awareness: Understand the connections between science and other disciplines.
- Source Evaluation: Distinguish between credible and non-credible sources of scientific information.
Career & Academic Readiness
- Graduate School Preparation: Meet or exceed prerequisites for medical, pharmacy, dental, and graduate programs.
- Professional Versatility: Apply chemistry knowledge across fields like biology, nursing, exercise science, forensic science, and more.

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