Minor
Chemistry Minor
Explore the Fields of Biochemistry, General & Organic Chemistry
Chemistry Minor
Your undergraduate degree can put you in the running for the job you want. Adding a Minor could make your resume more impressive.
A Minor is a set of courses that complements your Major and helps you reach your career goals. The broader your knowledge, and the more workforce-ready skills you acquire, the better chance you'll have for a promotion or a new job. Plus, earning a Minor shows potential employers you are eager to learn and are willing to put in the extra effort.
The Chemistry minor enhances students’ knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Chemistry, including biochemistry, and the scientific method in the study of matter. The Chemistry minor enhances degrees for those students looking to attend medical professional schools or looking for employment in industries related to chemistry.
Courses
Chemistry Minor Courses
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Requirements (24 credit hours)
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This course studies chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, bonding, measurements, the Periodic Table, solids, liquids, gases, and solutions. Also includes qualitative and quantitative analysis. For students majoring in science or in pre-professional programs or allied health fields. Prerequisite: High School Algebra
This course is a continuation of CH 115. The course includes the study of acids, bases, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, hydrogen and its compounds, nonmetals, metalloids, and metals and their compounds. Prerequisite: CH 115
This course includes a study of the structure and functions of the many functional groups of organic chemicals including: hydrocarbons, hybridization, nomenclature, N and O-containing organic compounds, stereochemistry, infrared, UV and light spectroscopy, NMR, mechanisms of reaction. Prerequisites: CH 116 or instructor permission
This course is a continuation of CH 210. The course includes a study of addition, elimination, and substitution reactions, carbon-skeletal rearrangements, multi-step synthesis, polymers, SN1, SN2, E1, E2 mechanisms, biological molecules, noncovalent interactions between organic molecules, catalysis, and the molecular basis of drug action. Prerequisite: CH 210 or instructor permission
This course explores the fundamentals of modern biochemistry including such topics as the synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, the study of energy metabolism, enzymes, genetic coding, and other current topics in the field. Prerequisites: CH 211 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in CH 316 or permission of the instructor
This course is designed to provide the theory and practice of methods used in modern biochemical and molecular biological research. Topics include general biochemical lab procedures, handling and manipulation of nucleic acids, DNA sequencing, chromatography and analysis of proteins, enzyme kinetics, basic spectrophotometry, and HPLC techniques. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in BI 315 or instructor permission; recommend concurrent enrollment in BI 314
This course investigates advanced concepts of modern molecular biology in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems including such topics as transcription, translation, DNA replication, DNA repair, post-translational control, regulation of genetic information flow, and bioinformatics techniques. Prerequisites: BI 203 or instructor permission
General Education Courses
Take general education courses that do more than fill a requirement. At Bellevue University, these courses build foundational skills that apply to any career—critical thinking, qualitative reasoning, and ethical leadership. And, you can take courses individually or in course clusters, which connect three courses around one theme, building skills as you go.
Elective Courses
Our broad selection of electives allows you to select courses related to your major or expand your perspective in other areas of interest.
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
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This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
Get credit for what you’ve earned.
Accelerate your path to earning a degree.
Thanks to our generous credit transfer policy, you can avoid retaking the classes you’ve already completed, and chip away at the credit requirements you need to complete your degree.
- Already have an associate degree? You could accelerate your bachelor's degree completion. Transfer your full associate degree or even your A.A.S.*
- You may be able to get credit for your military experience and training.
Finish Faster
*Acceptance of transfer credits is always subject to official transfer credit evaluation by Bellevue University.
Format
On-campus classes offered on a convenient schedule.
If you prefer an in-person learning experience, our Omaha-area campus offers classes that accommodate the working professional’s schedule.
Tuition & Financial Aid
It’s more affordable than you think.
Earning a degree is an investment in yourself, and we want to help you make sure it’s a wise one with a generous credit transfer policy and competitive tuition rates.
2024 / 2025 Academic Year
$339 In-Class Cost Per Credit (Daytime Residential Only)
(Additional fees may apply to individual courses within your major requirements)
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Talk to us about our generous credit transfer policy so you can make more of the credits you’ve already earned count toward your degree.
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