Chemistry Minor
Chair: Daniel Kraut, Ph.D.
Office Location: Mendel Science Center Rm. 215A
Telephone: (610) 519-4840
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Students must complete a year of general chemistry (or equivalent), a year of organic chemistry, two additional chemistry courses with associated laboratories, and one additional chemistry course (7 courses total). All course prerequisites and co-requisites apply1. Biochemistry majors need to complete 2 CHM courses at the 3000 level or above that are not otherwise required for the biochemistry degree to fulfill the requirements for the Chemistry minor.
1. Or with approval of the Chemistry Advisor.
MINOR: Chemistry (29 credits)
Program notes:
- Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).
General Chemistry Requirement
×1 year of general chemistry & Lab. Choose one sequence.
Organic Chemistry Requirement
×Choose one sequence.
CHM Elective & Lab
×Additional Laboratory Chemistry requirement (choose two of the following lecture/lab combos)
Choice C
Choice D
Only one of these two options can be used: CHM 3412 and 3404 OR CHM 3416 and 3402.
Choice E
Only one of these two options can be used: CHM 3511 and 3501 OR CHM 3514 and 3503.
Choice F
Students must take at least one lecture course and one lab course from this list.
Upper-division Chemistry Course
×One additional upper-division chemistry course (with approval of the Chemistry Advisor)
- One additional course with lab from other requirements.
- CHM 3417: Biophysical Chemistry*
- CHE 5633: Nanomaterials & Surface Science
- Any 4000 level course
- Any 7000 level or higher course (Except 7693 or 8662)
*Cannot be used in combination with other Physical Chemistry courses and laboratories.
Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.