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The minor in chemistry requires the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 & CHEZ 101 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHEM 102 & CHEZ 102 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHEM 301 & CHEZ 301 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 5 |
| CHEM 302 & CHEZ 302 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 5 |
| Select one additional three-credit upper-level (300-400) chemistry course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
A minimum of nine upper-level chemistry credits must be taken at VCU. Consult course descriptions for prerequisites in mathematics and physics.