The chemistry minor provides a basis in the fundamentals of chemical sciences. It complements the background of students intending to pursue graduate degrees in forensic science, physics, biology, biomedical sciences, and medicine, as well as students with a goals of attending professional programs following the bachelor’s degree.
Minor Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- Grades below "C" (2.0) in lower level courses are not accepted.
- At least 11 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Department of Chemistry, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
20 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- CHM2045C - Chemistry Fundamentals I (4)
- CHM2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
- CHM2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1)
- CHM2210 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
- CHM2211 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
- CHM2211L - Organic Laboratory Techniques I (2)
- CHM3120 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
- CHM3120L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Restricted Electives
8 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
- BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
- BCH4054 - Biochemistry II (3)
- BCH4103L - Biochemical Methods (2)
- CHM3215L - Organic Laboratory Techniques II (2)
- CHM3410 - Physical Chemistry I (4)
- CHM3411 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
- CHM3411L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
- CHM3422 - Applied Physical Chemistry (3)
- CHM4130 - Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique (3)
- CHM4220 - Organic Chemistry III (3)
- CHM4223 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
- CHM4230 - Applied Molecular Spectroscopy (3)
- CHM4309 - Bioconjugate Chemistry (3)
- CHM4455 - Polymer Chemistry (3)
- CHM4671 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (3)
- CHM4780 - Green and Sustainable Chemistry (3)
- CHS3530C - Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances (4)
- CHS4100 - Radiochemistry (3)
- CHS4615 - Environmental Chemistry (3)
- CHM4427 - Electrochemistry (3)
- ISC4405 - Fundamentals of Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) in STEM Disciplines (3)
- Additional upper level courses may be taken as approved.
Grand Total Credits: 28
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 28Other Requirements
- Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.
