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Chemistry Minor

The Chemistry minor is designed to provide a strong background in fundamental areas of chemistry, particularly for those interested in graduate study in areas that relate to chemistry.   

Requirements (26 hours)

  • CHEM 131-CHEM 132 General Chemistry (8 hours)
  • CHEM 241-242 Organic Chemistry (8 hours)
  • Choose a minimum of 10 credit hours from among the following courses:
    • CHEM 331 Analytical Chemistry (4 hours)
    • CHEM 420 Biochemistry (4 hours)
    • CHEM 470 Chemical Research (1-4 hours)
    • CHEM 490 Special Topics (3 hours)

Additional Information

  • You must fulfill the other requirements for a major and for graduation in order to earn a minor.
  • You must earn at least 9 hours of the minor at Bryan College.
  • No grade lower than C- may be counted toward the minor.
  • At least 6 hours must be in courses NOT overlapping with major courses (For a biology major foundation option, the following courses overlap: CHEM 131, 132, 241, 242, 420.  For a biology major secondary licensure option, the following courses overlap: CHEM 131, 132.)
  • Please note: Chem 420 has non-chemistry prerequisites (BIO 112, BIO 113, BIO 325).  Non-biology majors are therefore advised to take CHEM 331, CHEM 490, and CHEM 470 in order to fulfill the electives requirement.
  • You must fill out an "Application for Minor" form available from the Registrar's office, and have it approved by the Division Chair.
  • It should be noted that these courses are not always offered every year. See current schedule for details.
  • Please also note that Consumer Chemistry (CHEM 110, 4 hrs) cannot be used as an elective for the chemistry minor, and that BIO 421 is not cross-listed as a chemistry course and therefore cannot be used as an elective for the chemistry minor.