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A minor in chemistry requires 30 credits in chemistry. General Chemistry CHEM 171, CHEM 171L, CHEM 172, CHEM 172L, CHEM 173, and CHEM 173L provide 15 credits toward the minor. The remaining 15 credit hours are to be selected from upper-division chemistry courses, exclusive of CHEM 390 Chemistry Teaching Methods. If workshops are to be applied, you must first seek the approval of the chemistry department chair.

For more information, contact Program Advisor Nicholas Burgis, PhD at nburgis@ewu.edu or 509.359.7901.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Chemistry/Biochemistry Minor

Required Courses
CHEM 171
& 171L
& CHEM 172
& CHEM 172L
& CHEM 173
& CHEM 173L		GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY III
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY III		15
Electives–choose upper-division CHEM courses15
Note: with regard to electives, CHEM 397, CHEM 497 and CHEM 597 as well as other special courses, must be approved by the department chair. No more than two credits of CHEM 499 can count towards this minor. At least 15 credits must be earned at EWU.
Total Credits30