Chemistry, Minor
About Chemistry at Young Harris College
Chemistry minors learn how to solve problems, think critically, communicate effectively, utilize existing literature, and investigate nature according to the scientific method.
Chemistry minor requirements
To graduate with a minor in Chemistry from YHC, you’ll take 15-16 hours of coursework.
Lower Division Required Courses
8 hours, including CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2212
Upper Division Required Courses
4 hours, including CHEM 3211
Upper Division Elective Courses
3-4 hours, select any 3000-4000 level Chemistry courses
Some of our most popular Chemistry classes include:
CHEM 2211 Organic Chemistry I
A systematic study of the compounds of carbon. This includes the study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their properties, nomenclature, preparation of functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and investigation of structure by instrumental methods. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab are required per week.
CHEM 2212 Organic Chemistry II
An advanced systematic study of the compounds of carbon. The second semester is a study of carbonyl compounds and biomolecules. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab are required per week.
CHEM 3211 Analytical Chemistry
Analytical chemistry offers theories and practices of analytical methods for qualitatively and quantitatively determining a chemical in samples including statistical evaluation of experimental data, and gravimetric, volumetric, and selected instrumental methods, including spectrophotometry and separations.
