UMass Boston

Current Undergraduate Students: Declare or change your minor by completing an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form.

Prospective Undergraduate Students: Apply for admission to UMass Boston by completing an application. Start by reviewing the first-year and transfer application pages for important information about requirements, deadlines, and application status checks. Use the links below to apply: 

Apply as a First-Year Student

Apply as a Transfer Student

Environmental Core Courses (6 Credits)

• ENVSTY 101 - The Nature of Environmental Problems 3 Credit(s)

And

• ENVSTY 111L - Environmental Concerns and Chemical Solutions 3 Credit(s) OR
• CHEM 111L - Environmental Concerns and Chemical Solutions 3 Credit(s)

Chemistry Core Courses (10 Credits)

• CHEM 115 - Chemical Principles I Lecture 3 Credit(s)
• CHEM 116 - Chemical Principles II Lecture 3 Credit(s)
• CHEM 117 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory 2 Credit(s)
• CHEM 118 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory 2 Credit(s)

Advanced Chemistry Course (3 to 4 Credits)

Take one course from the list below. Chemistry majors must take CHEM 471.

• CHEM 311 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit(s) OR
• CHEM 471 - Introduction to Green Chemistry 3 >Credit(s)

Environmental Capstone (3 Credits)

• ENVSCI 476 - Environmental Science Capstone 3 Credit(s)

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Complete at least 22 credits from eight courses, including two environmental courses, four chemistry core courses, one advanced chemistry course, and one capstone.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses used for the minor.
Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor. The capstone may not be taken pass/fail.
Residency: At least six courses for the minor must be completed at UMass Boston including the capstone.

Chemistry Department
University Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 3230
617.287.6130
Chemistry [@] umb.edu