The chemistry minor may be completed only by students admitted to the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options of Elementary Education. The Department of Chemistry is housed in the College of Letters & Science. Students may wish to consult with a chemistry undergraduate advisor to discuss course selection and other issues related to this field of study.
This minor may be completed only by students admitted to the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options of Elementary Education. Students admitted to the Content Focus option are asked to identify the minor of their choice when admitted to the program. Students admitted to the other Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options should fill out a minor declaration form available in the School of Education Student Services office, Room 139 Education Building.
Chemistry Minor Prerequisites
Note that students must complete prerequisite coursework before enrolling in some courses required for the minor. For example, MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 and PHYSICS 201 General Physics or PHYSICS 207 General Physics must be completed before taking CHEM 561 Physical Chemistry. Prerequisite coursework may be used to meet liberal studies requirements.
Chemistry Minor Requirements
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required, based on all chemistry minor coursework taken on the UW–Madison campus.
Complete at least 22 credits, including the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 5-9 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| Advanced General Chemistry | ||
| Chemical Principles I | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Fundamentals of Analytical Science | ||
| Fundamentals of Analytical Science | ||
| Chemical Principles II and Chemical Principles I | ||
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 7-8 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Elementary Organic Chemistry | ||
| Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Introductory Organic Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Intermediate Organic Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | |
| Chemistry Across the Periodic Table | ||
| Physical Chemistry | 3 | |
| Physical Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 565 | Biophysical Chemistry | |
| Electives | ||
| Complete Chemistry electives to total 22 credits 1 | ||
| 1 | CHEM 346 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory is recommended. BIOCHEM 501 Introduction to Biochemistry, CIV ENGR 500 Water Chemistry, CBE 440 Chemical Engineering Materials, CBE 540 Polymer Science and Technology, are also recommended elective options. |