The large number of students pursing B.A. and B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry has resulted in high demand for some courses required for the minor. Majors receive priority enrollment in these high-demand courses. It is strongly recommend that students consult with the advising staff before pursuing the Chemistry Minor.
Minor Requirements
Minor in Chemistry Checklist (PDF)
Mathematics (choose one)
- Math 124 (5)
- Q Sci 291 and 292 (5, 5)
Physics (choose one)
- Phys 114 (4)
- Phys 121 (5)
General and Organic Chemistry (choose one sequence)
- CHEM 142, 152, 162, and one of 223, 237 or 335 [5,5,5, (4,4, or 4)]
- CHEM 145, 155, 165 and one of 223, 237 or 335 [5,5,5, (4,4, or 4)]
Students must complete 3 out of the 4 following groups
- Inorganic Chemistry - CHEM 312 (3). Students who compete 165 are except from 312 and satisfy this requirement.
- Analytical Chemistry - CHEM 321 (5)
- Physical Chemistry - choose one: CHEM 452 (3), 455 (3), 456 (3)
- Organic Chemistry - choose one: CHEM 224 (4), 238 (4), 336 (4)
The Chemistry Minor requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of 1.7 for all courses required for the minor. A minimum of 15 credits taken for the minor must be completed in residence at the University of Washington. Please contact a department adviser for more information.