A minor in chemistry may be a useful addition to the programs of students majoring in other natural sciences areas. The minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits in chemistry, with at least 9 of these at or above the 300 level in residence at UWM. Students must be currently enrolled in, or have passed Chem 104 in order to declare a Chemistry Minor.
For further information regarding degree requirements, see Academic Undergraduate Advisor – Gloria Freschl. Please bring a copy of your transcript when meeting with the advisor to declare a minor. Unofficial free of charge UWM transcripts may be obtained from the Department of Enrollment Services in Mellencamp Hall, Room 274.
Requirements
The minor in Chemistry consists of a minimum of 20 credits in chemistry, with at least 9 of these at or above the 300 level in residence at UWM.
Students must maintain an average GPA of 2.0 in all minor courses attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor courses attempted, including any transfer work. CHEM 106 does not count toward the minor and is not included in the minor GPA.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry Requirement 1 | ||
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| Select one course from three of the following areas: 2 | 5-10 | |
| Analytical: | ||
| Elementary Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Biochemistry: | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Biochemistry: Cellular Processes | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry: Metabolism | ||
| Inorganic: | ||
| Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Bio-Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Organic: | ||
| Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| Physical: | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Physical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 15-20 | |
| 1 | Students without high school chemistry or whose background in science is weak may need to take CHEM 100 prior to enrolling in CHEM 102. |
| 2 | At least one course with a laboratory, beyond general chemistry, must be taken. |