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2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Chemistry, Minor

Location(s): On Campus


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Chemistry is a central field of study that finds broad applicability in the physical and biological sciences. Coursework in chemistry exposes students to concepts and frameworks for understanding the chemical principles of varied systems. Coursework also emphasizes the applications of chemistry in the world around us. Students are encouraged to think independently, to approach problems creatively and skillfully, and to evaluate data and hypotheses critically. Experimental design, modern laboratory techniques, and data analysis are emphasized. In addition to instructional courses, students are encouraged to undertake independent research projects and internships to experience the thrills and struggles of experimental science while also earning academic credit.

The Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Department offers a minor that encourage students to develop a practical understanding of fundamental concepts of chemistry and laboratory techniques needed to explore practical problems in chemistry.

Minor requirements in Chemistry:


Six courses are needed to complete a minor in Chemistry:

Resources for Non-Majors.


All Wesleyan students are encouraged to include chemistry courses in their curricula of study. CHM 101  and CHM 100  may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences general education requirement for all students.

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