Chemistry Program - Environmental Option
The objective of the Environmental curriculum is to bring together the disciplines of chemistry, biology, and geology as applied to the environment. Emphasis will be on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental studies.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 2024 Algebra-Based Physics II and PHYS 2010 Physics Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 Environmental Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 3245 Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| CHEM 3264 Mechanistic Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3054 Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3114 Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| GEOL 3083 Hydrogeology | 3 |
| CHEM 4414 Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 4111 Environmental Seminar/CHEM 4111 Environmental Seminar/GEOL 4111 Environmental Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 4951 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry-4 or CHEM 4991 Special Problems in Chemistry-4 | 1-4 |
| Elective | 6-9 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
1See appropriate choices, alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". A specific general education core course does not have to be taken in the semester listed, any other part of the general education core at any time is acceptable as well.