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Sep 17, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Chemistry, Environmental Track, BS
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The chemistry major with an environmental concentration (B.S.) is designed for students with an interest in applying chemistry to the study of environmental systems and issues.
Learning Outcomes
Students graduating in the chemistry majors will:
- USE molecular theory and physical principles to explain and predict chemical and physical phenomena in all areas of the discipline (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry).
- APPLY principles of chemical reasoning to solve qualitative and quantitative problems or questions.
- DESIGN, PERFORM, and INTERPRET laboratory experiments with both modern instrumentation and classical techniques, using safe and responsible lab practices.
- DOCUMENT and COMMUNICATE scientific information and experimental work.
- IDENTIFY and UTILIZE credible scientific literature.
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Lower Division Chemistry and Biology
The following lower-division chemistry and biology courses are required for the major. Mathematics
The following mathematics courses are required for the major. Please also see the note regarding math courses below. Physics
Two semesters of physics is required for the major Upper Division Courses
The following upper-division courses are required Chemistry Elective
Take 5 CU of upper-division Chemistry courses Biology or EES Elective
Choose one of the following courses Notes
*Note regarding Math requirements: Exposure to multivariable calculus (MATH 239 ) is recommended preparation for CHEM 430 and 440, and strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school in chemistry. |
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