Chemistry Minor/Concentration

Trinity Western University offers pathways to deepen your understanding of chemistry through either a Minor or a Concentration. Both options provide a focused study in chemical principles and practices. The Minor requires 26 credit hours, including at least 9 upper-level credits, while the Concentration requires 32 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 upper-level credits. Both pathways aim to build a strong foundation in chemistry, preparing you for further studies or specific career paths. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for completion.

Curriculum

The Chemistry Minor and Concentration require a specific set of core and ancillary courses, along with upper-level chemistry electives. Students must carefully follow the course requirements and adhere to the credit hour minimums for upper-level coursework. Specific course substitutions and exclusions apply, as noted in the program details.

1. Year 1
   • General Chemistry I (with lab)CHEM 111
   • General Chemistry II (with lab)CHEM 112
2. Year 2
   • Organic Chemistry ICHEM 221
   • Organic Chemistry IICHEM 222
   • Analytical ChemistryCHEM 230
   • Physical Chemistry ICHEM 240
3. Year 3
   • Inorganic ChemistryCHEM 357
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 1CHEM_
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 2CHEM_
   • Ancillary Requirement (if applicable)NATS 482
4. Year 4
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 3CHEM_
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 4 (for Concentration)CHEM_
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 5 (for Concentration)CHEM_
   • Upper-level Chemistry Elective 6 (for Concentration)CHEM_