Minors in Chemistry
The department offers a minor in chemistry and a minor in bioprocess chemistry. Students must complete a minimum of six credit hours of minor courses at SIUE.
Minor in Chemistry
A minor in chemistry requires a minimum of 24 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students are required to have received credit for or have transferred in the following courses:
- CHEM 121A, 121B, 125A, 125B
- CHEM 241A, 241B, 245
- At least six credit hours in chemistry courses numbered 300 or above.
If the requirements above do not satisfy the 24 credit hour minimum, students may complete the minor with any chemistry credit.
Minor in Bioprocess Chemistry
A minor in bioprocess chemistry requires a minimum of 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. Students are required to have received credit for or have transferred in the following courses:
Introductory Chemistry Requirements:
- CHEM 121A, 125A, 121B, 125B; or CHEM 120A, 124A, 120B, 124B; or CHEM 131, 135, 120B, 124B
- CHEM 241A, 241B, 245
- CHEM 351 or CHEM 451A
Bioprocess Chemistry Requirements:
- CHEM 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485
Biology Requirements:
- BIOL 250 or BIOL 350
If the requirements above do not satisfy the 37 credit hour minimum, students may complete the minor with any chemistry credit.
