The minor in environmental chemistry offers an opportunity for students of any background interested in environmental sciences to better understand the chemistry of the environment. Students completing the minor in environmental chemistry have an opportunity to learn about the chemical processes of natural systems and environmental pollutants, while earning a credential that highlights their interest and expertise. This can be a useful course of study whether their primary degree and career will be in one of the traditional chemical, environmental, or engineering programs, or another allied field. No more than two courses (totaling 8 SH to 10 SH) may double count with any major degree requirements.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Note: No more than two courses (totaling 8 SH to 10 SH) may double count with any major degree requirements.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Chemistry Core | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Environmental Engineering Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Chemistry Core | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 5 | |
| Analytical Chemistry and Lab for CHEM 2321 and Recitation for CHEM 2321 | ||
| Bioanalytical Chemistry and Lab for CHEM 3331 | ||
| Research Experience | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Senior Research | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Research | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Earth and Environmental Science Capstone | ||
or ENVR 4997 | Senior Thesis | |
| Directed Study | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8-9 | |
| Environmental Engineering Chemistry (If not used to satisfy Environmental Chemistry Core) | ||
| Environmental Pollution Fate and Transport | ||
| Environmental Sampling and Analysis and Lab for CIVE 5300 | ||
| Global Oceanic Change | ||
| Environmental Geochemistry (If not used to satisfy Environmental Chemistry Core) | ||
| Applied Hydrogeology and Lab for ENVR 4500 | ||
| Environmental Pollution | ||
| Wetlands | ||
| Soil Science | ||
GPA Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required in all major courses
Credit Requirement
Minimum of 21 hours required