Chemistry: Concentration in Environmental Science [CHM_ENVS]

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This program in the Chemistry Department is designed to familiarize the student with the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems. In addition to the College's General Education requirement for the bachelor of science or bachelor of arts, the following courses are required.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the traditional subdisciplines of Chemistry: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. Integrate knowledge across the subdisciplines of Chemistry
Retrieve, analyze, and interpret peer-reviewed literature in the field of Chemistry
Communicate science effectively through written reports, oral presentations and discussion
Design and carry out experiments that answer scientific questions in the field of Chemistry

Program Standard Grade Point Average

The major GPA is calculated by all courses identified in the college catalog as required for the major. In addition, this program has an established program standard GPA which may be used to determine progress in the program.

Program Standard GPA
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 in CHE courses
Chemistry Major and ENVS Concentration Requirements
- 43 credits in CHE courses

A. Required Courses: 47-48 credit hours

BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.) and
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
or
BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.) and
BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
Biology majors take BIO 201 and 202
BIO 412 - General Ecology (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 228 - General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 278 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
ENS 486 - Seminar in Environmental Science (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 261 - Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 367 - Geomorphology (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 371 - Meteorology (4 cr. hr.)
MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) and
MAT 122 - Calculus B (3 cr. hr.)
or
MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.) and
MAT 236 - Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

B. Related Courses: Six credit hours

Two courses to be chosen from the following (may also fulfill General Education requirements).

Two courses from the same department are not permitted.

Sufficient complementary courses shall be taken to fulfill the 124 hours required to earn the degree.

ECO 105 - Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 120 - Cultural Geography (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 221 - Social Geography (3 cr. hr.)
POL 100 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr. hr.)

C. Additional Requirements for Chemistry Majors: 33 credit hours

Four additional credit hours in chemistry at the 300 level or above, excluding courses in section D.

CHE 300 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 303 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 302 - Organic Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 304 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 310 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 340 - Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 361 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 431 - Physical Chemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 432 - Physical Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 451 - Biochemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 461 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
MAT 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)

D. Elective Advanced Labs: Select from the following courses:

One credit may be substituted with CHE 480 with prior department approval.

CHE 453 - Biochemistry Lab (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 477 - Advanced Laboratory I (3 cr. hr.)

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