1. Why is there a Plan A and Plan B minor?

If you have only one minor, you must meet the Plan A minor requirements.  If you have more than one minor, you may choose the Plan B requirements.  The requirements for both are to take one year of freshman chemistry and one year of organic chemistry.  For the Plan A minor, you must also take one advanced chemistry course.

2. What are the requirements for a Plan A minor in Chemistry?

The Plan A requirements are:  “Freshman Sequence” plus “12 additional hours” of chemistry excluding Chem 131, 195, 396, and 399.  The meaning of “Freshman Sequence” is either Chem 109 + 110 + 221 for 12 credits, or 113 + 114 + 116 for 9 credits.  The meaning of “12 additional hours” differs somewhat but here is the most common choice.  The 25x Organic Sequence (Chem 251 + 253 + 252 + 254) for 8 credits and then 4 credits of Chem 431 Biochemistry I.  In other words, if you are a Biochemistry or Biological Sciences major, you probably qualify for a Plan A Chemistry minor.

3. What are the requirements for a Plan B minor in Chemistry?

The Plan B requirements are:  “Freshman Sequence” plus “8 additional hours” of chemistry excluding Chem 131, 195, 396, and 399.  The meaning of “Freshman Sequence” is either Chem 109 + 110 + 221 for 12 credits, or 113 + 114 + 116 for 9 credits.  The meaning of “8 additional hours” differs somewhat but here is the most common choice.  The 25x Organic Sequence (Chem 251 + 253 + 252 + 254) for 8 credits.  Many students who already have one minor, qualify for this minor.