2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin

Chemistry Minor

Description. Students who minor in Chemistry will learn fundamental introductory principles in general, organic and analytical chemistry. Individual course descriptions are provided under the course listings.

Credits required. 21

Rationale. The Chemistry minor is significant for students who wish to pursue the pre-health professions and major in another area. It is an important minor for students considering careers in which a full science major is not required, but college-level science experience is required.

Minor coordinator. Professor Francis Sheehan, Department of Sciences (212.237.8951, fsheehan@jjay.cuny.edu)

Note: Students who earn the BS Degree in Forensic Science are not eligible to earn the Chemistry minor. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.

Courses

Please note: These courses all have a laboratory component.

CHE 103General Chemistry I

5

and

CHE 104General Chemistry II

4

or

CHE 101General Chemistry I-A

2

and

CHE 102General Chemistry I-B

3

and

CHE 104General Chemistry II

4

 

CHE 201Organic Chemistry

4

and

CHE 202Organic Chemistry

4

 

CHE 220Quantitative Analysis

4

or

CHE 361Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHE 103: may also be satisfied by the equivalent sequence: CHE 191-CHE 192.

CHE 104: In addition, must be completed to satisfy the General Chemistry sequence.

Total Credit Hours: 20-21