To the courses of the Core Option, the Environmental Option adds
- at least 4 credits of senior-level research; 6 credits are recommended
- two courses from the list below
- 01:160:415 Theory and Interpretation of Organic Spectra (3)
- 01:160:439 Physical Chemistry of the Environment (3)
- 01:160:451 Analytical Spectroscopy (3)
- 01:460:401 Introduction to Geochemistry (4)
- 01:460:417 Environmental Geochemistry (3)
- 11:375:422 Air sampling and Analysis (3)
- 11:375:444 Water Chemistry (3)
- 11:628:472 Chemical Oceanography (4)
With the further addition to the core of one course in Biochemistry, this program leads to American Chemical Society certification, a credential that is valued by some employers.
Environmental Option and Typical Schedule | |
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FIRST YEAR | |
Fall | Spring |
General Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)1 01:160:161 OR 01:160:163 |
General Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr) 01:160:162 OR 01:160:164 |
General Chemistry Laboratory (1.0 cr) 01:160:171 Either fall or spring |
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Calculus I (4.0 cr) 01:640:151 |
Calculus II (4.0 cr) 01:640:152 |
SECOND YEAR | |
Fall | Spring |
Organic Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)
Analytical Chemistry (3.0 cr)
General Physics (3.0 cr)
General Physics Lab (1.0 cr)
Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr) |
Organic Chemistry Lecture (4.0 cr)
Organic Chemistry Laboratory3 (2.5 cr)
General Physics (3.0 cr)
General Physics Lab (1.0 cr)
Linear Algebra (3.0 cr) |
THIRD YEAR | |
Fall | Spring |
Physical Chemistry Lecture (3.0 cr)
Organic Chemistry Laboratory2 (2.5 cr)
Inorganic Chemistry (3.0 cr)
Instrumental Analysis (3.0 cr) |
Physical Chemistry Lecture (3.0 cr)
Experimental Physical Chemistry (2.5 cr)
Inorganic Chemistry (1.5 cr) |
FOURTH YEAR | |
Fall | Spring |
Seminar (1.0 cr)
Research (≥2 cr)
Environmental elective7 |
Seminar (1.0 cr)
Research (≥2 cr)
Environmental elective7 |
Environmental Option: Course and Scheduling Notes
1 Pre-calculus prerequisite
2 Chem 309 is offered in the spring only; Chem 310 is offered only in the fall only.
3 By invitation only.
4 Chemistry 327 and 341 have Math 251 as a pre-requisite, not as a co-requisite.
Chemistry 327-328 is acceptable for all Chemistry majors and is required for the Chemical Physics Option.
Chemistry 341-342 is recommended for students oriented toward the life sciences, and for students taking the Chemical Biology option.
5 Chem 351 and 352 and 353 may be deferred for either one or two semesters, if desired. These courses 351 and 352 or 353 are offered fall and spring. Chem 352 and 353 have Chem 351 and Chem 308 or 316 as pre-requisites.
6 351 and 352 and 353 may be deferred for either one or two semesters, if desired. Chem 351 is offered in the Fall and Spring. Chem 352 is offered in the Spring only. Chem 353 is offered in the Fall only. Chem 352 and Chem 353 have Chem 351 and Chem 308 or 316 as well as Calc II as pre-requisites.
7 Students may choose any of the courses from the list below.
- 01:160:415 Theory and Interpretation of Organic Spectra (3)
- 01:160:439 Physical Chemistry of the Environment (3)
- 01:160:451 Analytical Spectroscopy (3)
- 01:460:401 Introduction to Geochemistry (4)
- 01:460:417 Environmental Geochemistry (3)
- 11:375:422 Air sampling and Analysis (3)
- 11:375:444 Water Chemistry (3)
- 11:628:472 Chemical Oceanography (4)