Jun 06, 2026  
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Brian Logue, Department Head
Melody Jewell, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs​
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Avera Health and Science Center 247, Box 2202
605-688-5151

Program Information

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics offers the chemistry minor for students who desire significant training in the chemical sciences without pursuing a degree in the discipline. The minor is particularly suitable for students in other majors whose career trajectories will require a thorough understanding of chemistry. Such careers may include secondary science teaching, biomedical engineers, biologists, dairy scientists, soil scientists, forensic psychologists, physicists, and many others.

Academic Requirements


All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.  At least 50% of credits earned toward the Minor in Chemistry must be completed at South Dakota State University.

Requirements for Chemistry Minor: 20 Credits


Total Required Credits: 20


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