Chemistry Minor

Minor - Chemistry

College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 36-38

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2021-22

Summary

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.
- Secondary Education Licensure Program
- Licensure Degree Requirements

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.