Program: Chemistry Minor - University of Southern Maine

Apr 14, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

A minor in Chemistry is intended to broaden the academic foundation of students who already have a solid scientific background in areas such as biology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, psychology, physics, and engineering. The curriculum exposes students to the first two years of introductory chemistry and at least one upper level chemistry course.

Program Requirements

To graduate as a chemistry major or minor in any program, a student must earn a grade of C or higher in all chemistry courses and a grade of C- or higher in all other courses required for the major or minor. At least 6 credit hours beyond the 100-level must be taken within the Chemistry Department at USM.

Minimum number of credits required for the minor: 19.

The minor consists of the following courses: (9 credit hours)

CHY 113 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHY 114 - Laboratory Techniques I Credits: 1.5
CHY 115 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHY 116 - Laboratory Techniques II Credits: 1.5

Choose one of the following groups of courses:

Group One

CHY 233 - Analytical Chemistry with Lab Credits: 5
CHY 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHY 252 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 2

Group Two

CHY 371 - Quantum Chemistry Credits: 3
CHY 373 - Chemical Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CHY 374 - Chemical Thermodynamics Laboratory Credits: 2
CHY 421 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3