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.

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. 

Course List

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:
CHEM 221	Elementary Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 524	Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry:
CHEM 501	Introduction to Biochemistry
CHEM 601	Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
CHEM 602	Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
CHEM 603	Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 604	Biochemistry: Metabolism
Inorganic:
CHEM 311	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 511	Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 614	Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
Organic:
CHEM 341	Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry
CHEM 342	Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 343	Organic Chemistry
CHEM 344	Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 345	Organic Chemistry
Physical:
CHEM 560	Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 561	Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 562	Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 563	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.