Minor Requirements: Chemistry
Chemistry Minor Requirements
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
The Undergraduate College Chemistry program offers a minor that requires 23 credits (11 courses) available with the Major of your choice:
Minor Courses: 23 credits (11 courses).
Under certain conditions, a student may have a minor field designated on their Rosemont transcript. Candidates for the minor must select 21-24 credits above the introductory level in a discipline. These courses are chosen from the Academic Offerings section of the catalog for approved minors. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the minor is required. Discuss with your advisor.
Chemistry Minor Courses (23 Credits)
CHE 0142: General Chemistry I
Prerequisite: Placement into College Algebra MAT-0115 or a level higher math course.
A study of the foundational concepts in chemistry and the basis of the physical and chemical properties of matter. Topics covered include atomic structure, the Periodic Table, physical and chemical properties, and reaction stoichiometry. Students should enroll concurrently in lecture and lab. Permission of the instructor is needed just to take the lecture course.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
CHE 0143: General Chemistry I Laboratory
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory experience, General Chemistry I
Offered fall semester. (1 Credits)
CHE 0145: General Chemistry II
Prerequisite: AP Chemistry or CHE 0142.
An in-depth study of intermolecular forces, solutions, colligative properties, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
CHE 0146: General Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory experience, General Chemistry II.
Offered spring semester. (1 Credits)
CHE 0230: Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisite: AP chemistry or CHE 0145
A systematic study of the structure, properties, and reactions of aliphatic compounds, including reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthetic applications.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
CHE 0231: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory experience, Organic Chemistry I.
Offered fall semester. (1 Credits)
CHE 0235: Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHE 0230
A further study of organic molecules including aromatic as well as aliphatic compounds. Emphasis is on reaction mechanisms and synthetic applications.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
CHE 0236: Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisite: None
Laboratory experience, Organic Chemistry II.
Offered spring semester. (1 Credit)
CHE 0300: Analytical Chemistry
Prerequisite: CHE 0235 and CHE 0250
The study of the quantitative applications of chemical analysis as it applies to chemical equilibrium, acid/base chemistry, electrochemistry. It includes the theory and interpretation of UV-Visible, IR, NMR and mass spectroscopy. Spreadsheet application to problem solving and the use of computer-assisted statistical analysis of data and data presentation will be an integrated part of the course. Classical analysis techniques and modern separation methods (GC and HPLC) are included as well.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
CHE 0301: Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory experience, Analytical Chemistry.
Offered fall/spring semester. (1 Credit)
CHE 0400: Biochemistry I
Prerequisite: CHE 0235
A study of the structure and function of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between macromolecular conformation and function. Membrane structure and transport will be covered as well as basic bioenergetics and enzyme catalysis. Clinical correlations will be made where appropriate. Enzyme and binding kinetics will be examined as well as the use of the computer to collect, analyze, tabulate, and graph experimental results. The course has a writing component designed to develop the student’s
literature research skills.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
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