Chemical Sciences (Yellow) Track
The Environmental Chemical Sciences Track provides the essential skills for entry-level positions that require a basic understanding of chemical principles and a working knowledge of basic chemical concepts as applied in the environment. This track aims to produce scientists capable of tackling environmental problems in which chemical and molecular processes play an important role. It also lays a strong foundation for graduate or professional training in environmental chemistry. Students must complete at least 33 s.h. of Environmental Chemical Sciences Track course work for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences degree.
Bachelor of Science students in the Chemical Sciences track must complete the following coursework:
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences Track: Foundation | 18 |
| Chemical Sciences Track: Lab and Field Study | 3 |
| Chemical Sciences Track: Electives | 9 |
| Chemical Sciences Track: Policy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 |
For help planning your courses, please contact the Environmental Science Program's undergraduate academic advisor.
Environmental Chemical Sciences Foundation (18 s.h.)
All three of these courses:
| CHEM:2210 | Organic Chemistry I (Fall and Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3120 | Spectroscopy and Separations (formerly Analytical Chemistry II) (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3250 | Inorganic Chemistry (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
and 9 s.h. from the following list (at least 3 s.h. must be lab hours):
| CHEM:2220 | Organic Chemistry II (Fall and Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:2410 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Fall and Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3110 | Equilibria and Electrochemistry (formerly Analytical Chemistry I) (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3440 | Physical Measurements Lab (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3530 | Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:4430 | Principles of Physical Chemistry (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:4431 | Chemical Thermodynamics (formerly Physical Chemistry I) (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:4432 | Quantum Mechanics & Chemical Kinetics (formerly Physical Chemistry II) (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:4450 | Synthesis and Measurement (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
Laboratory and Field Study Course (3 s.h.)
| CHEM:3430 | Analytical Measurements (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
Environmental Chemical Sciences Electives (9 s.h.)
At least 9 s.h. from the following list. Additional field courses or foundation courses may also be used for elective credit:
| BIOC:3110 | Biochemistry (Fall and Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| CEE:4150 | Environmental Chemistry (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CEE:4158 | Solid and Hazardous Wastes (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:3994 | Undergraduate Research (Fall and Spring) | ARR |
| CHEM:4760 | Radiochemistry: Energy, Medicine, Environment (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| CHEM:4873 | Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry (Every other Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:3500 | Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:2020 | Earth's Climate System (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:2200 | Historical Geology (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:4490 | Elements of Geochemistry (Every other Fall) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:4520 | Isotope Geochemistry (Currently on hiatus) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:4630 | Hydrogeology (Fall only) | 4 s.h. |
| EES:4640 | Contaminant Hydrogeology (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:4790 | Applied Environmental Geology (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| ENVS:3110 | Chemical Evolution of the Oceans (Every other Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| ENVS:3230 | Special Topics | 1-4 s.h. |
| GEOG:2310 | Introduction to Climatology (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:2950 | Environmental Conservation (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:4310 | Climate Change (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
NOTE: Students may petition their Environmental Science advisor to use other appropriate 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level courses as electives.
Policy Course (3 s.h.)
At least 3 s.h. from the following list:
| BIOL:1260 | Plants and Human Affairs (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| ECON:3625 | Environmental and Nat Resource Economics (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| EES:1115 | Energy and Society: History and Science of Oil (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:1070 | Contemporary Environmental Issues (Fall and Spring) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:2930 | Water Resources (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:3340 | Ecosystem Services: Human Dependence (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:3780 | U.S. Energy Policy in Global Context (Spring only) | 3 s.h. |
| GEOG:4770 | Environmental Justice (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |
| PBAF:2020 | Environmental and Society: Sustainability, Policy, and Politics (Fall only) | 3 s.h. |