As a Chemistry minor, you will gain knowledge about mathematics, physics, and other types of life sciences.
This minor will support an assortment of science-related post-graduate activities. Fundamental skills and techniques will prepare you to look into different forms of research along with becoming primed to think critically and independently.
These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
This minor, offered by the Natural Sciences Department, can be earned by completing at least 23 credits in Chemistry.
Code | Course | Credits |
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CHE 1041 |
General Chemistry IFundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include modern atomic theory and structure of atoms, chemical bonds, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry and molecular geometry. To succeed in this course, an understanding of applied algebra is necessary. This course fulfills a Natural Science general education requirement. Prerequisite: MAT 1221 or equivalent placement. Fee Fee $50. Fall |
4 |
CHE 1042 |
General Chemistry IIContinuation of CHE 1041. Topics include solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions and acid-base chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 1041 or CHE 1051 Fee $50 lab fee Spring |
4 |
CHE 2111 |
Organic Chemistry IAn introduction to the chemistry of organic compounds. Emphasis is on organic functional groups and their chemical properties, nomenclature and molecular structure. The laboratory introduces students to basic organic laboratory techniques of synthesis, purification and characterization. Lecture (3 hrs.) and lab (4 hrs). Students are strongly recommended to take Organic Problem Solving I (CHE 2113) together with this course. Prerequisite: CHE 1042 or CHE 1052 with a grade of C or better. Fee Lab fee $50. Fall |
4 |
CHE 3020 |
Analytical ChemistryA survey of analytical chemical techniques including traditional gravimetric and titrimetric methods as well as modern spectroscopic and chromatographic methods of chemical analysis. Lecture and lab This course fulfills a Digital and Computing Literacy general education requirement. Prerequisite: CHE 1041 or CHE 1051 or consent of instructor. Fee Lab fee $50 Spring |
4 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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CHE 2112 |
Organic Chemistry IIA continuation of CHE 2111. Continued study of organic functional groups and their chemical properties and molecular structures. Emphasis is on reaction mechanisms, aromaticity and spectroscopic methods od analysis of organic molecules. Students are strongly recommended to take Organic Problem Solving II ( CHE 2114 ) together with this course. Lecture (3 hrs) and lab (4 hrs). Prerequisite: CHE 2111 Fee Lab fee $50. Spring |
4 |
CHE 3011 |
Biochemistry IThis course provides an introduction to the major classes of biological molecules and their structure, function and metabolism in living systems. Students examine the structure of proteins, their function and their binding to other molecules. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. This course provides the linkage between the inanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology. Lecture Prerequisite: CHE 2111 with a grade of "C" or better. CHE 2112 is strongly recommended. Fall |
4 |
CHE 3035 |
Fundamentals of Physical ChemistryAn study of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Topics include Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, prediction of the direction and extent of chemical reaction, equilibrium, phases of matter, solutions, atomic structure, bonding, and spectroscopy of atoms and molecules. Prerequisite: CHE 1042 or CHE 1052, MAT 2532, and PHY 2210 Fall, even years |
4 |
CHE 3150 |
Inorganic ChemistryA study of the fundamental concepts and principals of Inorganic Chemistry. Topics include structure and properties of solids, physical characterization techniques, materials chemistry, and catalysis. Prerequisite: CHE 1042 or CHE 1052 Spring, odd years |
3 |