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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Minor

Chemistry Minor provides a strong background in Chemistry for students majoring in some other discipline.

Requirements for the Minor (16 credits)

The 16 credits can come from Area 1 and/or Area 2 and/or Area 3 and/or Area 4.

Area 1 Organic Chemistry (0-10 credits)

Organic chemistry courses may only be taken during the first and second semester. Students may only take one (1) first semester and one (1) second semester organic course, as described below.

Area 2 Physical Chemistry (0-7 credits)

Area 3 Biochemistry (0-3 credits)

Area 4 Others (0-16 credits)

Course choices in addition to Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3 options:

Notes

  • Please note that CHM 20000 , CHM 22400 , CHM 25700  and CHM 33300  cannot be used to complete the minor.
  • To qualify for the minor, the following classes must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
  • ALL COURSES FOR THIS MINOR MUST BE TAKEN AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY WEST LAFAYETTE. 
  • Study Abroad CHM courses approved by the Department of Chemistry will be allowed to meet the minor requiments.

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