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Undergraduate Bulletin College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Chemistry

Minor in Chemistry

Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements CHEMMIN

The Minor in Chemistry provides a broad and general exposure to the foundational areas of the chemical sciences. The Chemistry minor is an excellent credential in the eyes of future employers and enhances opportunities for students interested in the health professions. Students majoring in biology, biotechnology, geology, human biology, physics, and environmental sciences typically pursue the chemistry minor. (The Chemistry Minor is not open to students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry.)

Requirements

The minor requires at least 17 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
  1. Core.
    1. Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I. One (1) course:
      • CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
      • CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
      • CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
      • CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
    2. Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory. One (1) course:
      • CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
      • CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
      • CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
      • CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
    3. Organic Chemistry I. One (1) course:
      • CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
      • CHEM-J 341 Principles of Organic Chemistry I when taken Summer 2024 or later
      • CHEM-S 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
  2. Electives. Nine (9) credit hours:
    • CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
    • CHEM-B 486 Gene Expression and Physiology
    • CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
    • CHEM-C 318 Spectrochemistry and Separations
    • CHEM-C 321 Advanced and Nanoscale Materials
    • CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures
    • CHEM-C 360 Introductory Physical Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
    • CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules
    • CHEM-C 372 Chemical Informatics II: Molecular Modeling
    • CHEM-C 416 Surface Analysis and Surface Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 432 Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 443 Organic Spectroscopy
    • CHEM-C 446 Organic Chemistry III
    • CHEM-C 460 Nuclear Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 481 Physical Biochemistry
    • CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
    • CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
    • CHEM-J 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry II when taken Summer 2024 or later
    • CHEM-M 401 Introduction to Hard Materials
    • CHEM-M 402 Introduction to Soft Materials
    • CHEM-N 331 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
    • CHEM-N 337 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
    • CHEM-S 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
    • CHEM-X 325 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab II
  3. Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. Minor GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
    2. Minor Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
    3. Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
    4. Minor Residency. At least 12 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.

Minor Area Courses

Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:

  • Any course at the 100–499 level with the CHEM subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent
  • Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
  • Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
Exclusions

The following courses cannot be applied toward minor requirements:

  • CHEM-C 383 Human Biochemistry
  • CHEM-X 499 Chemical Research Capstone
  • CHEM-C 240 Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM-C 243 Supplemental General Chemistry

This program of study cannot be combined with the following:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry (BIOCBA)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (CHEMBA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (BIOCBS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (CHEMBS)
  • [Name unavailable] (CHEMTSBA)
  • [Name unavailable] (CHEMTSBS)

Exceptions to and substitutions for minor requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.