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Environmental Chemistry, Minor

2021-2022 Edition

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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

Course List
Code Title Hours
Environmental Chemistry Core
Complete one of the following:4
CIVE 2335
Environmental Engineering Chemistry
ENVR 3410
Environmental Geochemistry
Chemistry Core
Complete one of the following:5
CHEM 2321
and CHEM 2322
and CHEM 2323
Analytical Chemistry
and Lab for CHEM 2321
and Recitation for CHEM 2321
CHEM 3331
and CHEM 3332
Bioanalytical Chemistry
and Lab for CHEM 3331
Research Experience
Complete one of the following:4
CHEM 4750
Senior Research
CHEM 4901
Undergraduate Research
CHEM 4992
Directed Study
CIVE 4991
Research
CIVE 4992
Directed Study
ENVR 4900
Earth and Environmental Science Capstone
or ENVR 4997
Senior Thesis
ENVR 4992
Directed Study

Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete two of the following:8-9
CIVE 2335
Environmental Engineering Chemistry (If not used to satisfy Environmental Chemistry Core)
CIVE 3435
Environmental Pollution Fate and Transport
CIVE 5300
and CIVE 5301
Environmental Sampling and Analysis
and Lab for CIVE 5300
ENVR 3125
Global Oceanic Change
ENVR 3410
Environmental Geochemistry (If not used to satisfy Environmental Chemistry Core)
ENVR 4500
and ENVR 4501
Applied Hydrogeology
and Lab for ENVR 4500
ENVR 4504
Environmental Pollution
ENVR 4505
Wetlands
ENVR 5190
Soil Science

GPA Requirement

Minimum 2.000 GPA required in all major courses

Credit Requirement

Minimum of 21 hours required

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