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Academic Catalog 2020-2021
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Chemistry and Biochemistry

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College of Letters and Science

Chemistry, Minor

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Chemistry is the study of the elementary parts and substances that make up our world, both the parts that occur in nature as well as man-made objects. 

Chemistry is known as the "central science" because of its relationship to all other sciences. Thus, a minor in chemistry nicely complements any other science major. 

Our alumni go into medical research, healthcare professions, manufacturing (particularly research and development), scientific writing and marketing, law (particularly areas of law that deal with science such as intellectual property), forensics and toxicology, aspects of engineering and production, teaching, sales, consulting, and government agency work.

The opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate is a distinct advantage for UWM undergraduates. At most large, research universities, research opportunities for undergraduates are limited; there are fewer of them and they often are reserved for juniors or seniors. At UWM, you can get involved as early as freshman year. Students work directly with faculty and graduate students on their current research projects, and sometimes find themselves published in a peer-reviewed journal right alongside the faculty member. Participating in undergraduate research is an excellent way to enhance your resume for graduate school or employment.

Requirements

The minor in Chemistry consists of a minimum of 20 credits in chemistry, with at least 9 of these at or above the 300 level in residence at UWM.

Students must maintain an average GPA of 2.0 in all minor courses attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor courses attempted, including any transfer work. CHEM 106 does not count toward the minor and is not included in the minor GPA. 

Course List
Code Title Credits
General Chemistry Requirement 1
CHEM 102General Chemistry5
CHEM 104General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis5
Select one course from three of the following areas: 25-10
Analytical:
CHEM 221
Elementary Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 524
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry:
CHEM 501
Introduction to Biochemistry
CHEM 601
Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
CHEM 602
Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
CHEM 603
Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 604
Biochemistry: Metabolism
Inorganic:
CHEM 311
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 511
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 614
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
Organic:
CHEM 341
Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry
CHEM 342
Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 344
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 345
Organic Chemistry
Physical:
CHEM 560
Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 561
Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 562
Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 563
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Total Credits15-20
1

Students without high school chemistry or whose background in science is weak may need to take CHEM 100 prior to enrolling in CHEM 102.

2

At least one course with a laboratory, beyond general chemistry, must be taken. 

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Biochemistry, BA
  • Biochemistry, BS
  • Chemistry, BA
  • Chemistry, BS
  • Chemistry, Minor
  • Chemistry, MS
  • Chemistry, PhD
  • Death Investigation, Undergraduate Certificate (College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • Forensic Science, Undergraduate Certificate (College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • Forensic Toxicology, Undergraduate Certificate (College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
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Current Students contact Senior Lecturer Gloria Freschl, freschl@uwm.eduProspective Students contact a Letters & Science Admissions Counselor at(414) 229-7711 or let-sci@uwm.edu

https://uwm.edu/chemistry/undergraduate/

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