Minors in Chemistry*
The department offers a minor in chemistry and a minor in bioprocess chemistry.
Minor in Chemistry
A minor in chemistry requires 24 hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher as follows:
- CHEM 121A, 121B
- CHEM 125A, 125B
- CHEM 241A, 241B
- CHEM 245
Additional six semester hours from chemistry courses numbered 300 or above
*Note: at least six of the 24 hours must be SIUE credit.
Minor in Bioprocess Chemistry
A minor in bioprocess chemistry requires 24-37 hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The minor must contain freshman level chemistry, organic chemistry, a biochemistry class, and one of the biology classes listed below in addition to the bioprocess chemistry sequence.
Introductory Chemistry requirements:
- CHEM 121A, 121B, 125A, 125B; or CHEM 120A, 120B, 124A, 124B; or CHEM 131, 135, 120B, 124B
- CHEM 241A, 241B
- CHEM 245
- CHEM 351 or CHEM 451A
Bioprocess Chemistry requirements:
- CHEM 480
- CHEM 481
- CHEM 482
- CHEM 483
- CHEM 484
- CHEM 485
Biology Requirements:
- BIOL 250 or BIOL 350