Chemistry, B.A. - Environmental Concentration

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The Chemistry B.A. - Environmental Concentration is intended for those students who wish to study the chemistry that occurs in natural spaces. Environmental Chemistry is a specialized area of Analytical Chemistry requiring a strong understanding of the fate of chemical species in the air, soil, and water and how these chemicals move through the environment and biosphere. Environmental chemists serve as compliance officers in industry, regulatory specialist in state and federal labs, work as environmental consultant for emerging technologies or conduct environmental research.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students majoring in chemistry with the B.A - Environmental Concentration. degree will

Demonstrate knowledge in the general theories of Chemistry in four of the five major areas: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry
Apply quantitative skills in solving complex problems
Write effectively on chemical topics using correct grammar and a style appropriate for the discipline of chemistry
Speak effectively on chemical topics in a format appropriate for the discipline of chemistry
Apply their knowledge of chemical analysis, and environmental science to solve environmentally relevant questions.

Major Academic Map

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Freshman Year

Freshman Fall

LDRS 101 - The First-Year Experience Credit Hours: 1 *
FSEM 101 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: 3
FSWI 101 - Freshman Seminar (Writing Intensive) Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 163 - General Chemistry I Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 106 - Applied Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
1st Year Basic ROTC

Freshman Spring

CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 164 - General Chemistry II Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 107 - Applied Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 132 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
OR
STAT 160 - Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
Strand 1 Course Credit Hours: 3
RPED 260 - Physical Fitness, Resiliency, & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Fall

LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab Credit Hours: 0 (May be taken either semester)
Strand Course 2 Credit Hours: 3
Language Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 207 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 217 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 271 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Spring

CHEM 208 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 218 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 220 - Scientific Communication Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 3 Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
PHYS 204 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 3
OR
PHYS 222 - Physics with Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Junior Year

Junior Fall

LDRS 311 - Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Credit Hours: 0
LDRS 202 - Principled Leadership in American Government and Society Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 130 - Introduction to Biology I Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 131 - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Junior Spring

LDRS 371 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 4 Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 209 - Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Year

Senior Fall

LDRS 411 - Senior Leadership Integration Seminar Credit Hours: 0
Advanced Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
Concentration Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 ***
Concentration Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 ***
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Spring

CHEM 420 - Senior Research II Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
Concentration Course with Lab Credit Hours: 3 or 4 ***
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Note:

The BA also requires 14 credit hours of advanced electives from the following list of courses: CHEM 300 , CHEM 302 , (CHEM 305 /CHEM 315 ), (CHEM 306 /CHEM 316 ), CHEM 401 , CHEM 402 , CHEM 403 , CHEM 409 , CHEM 410 , CHEM 460 , CHEM 419 , or PHYS 204 /PHYS 222 .
The Environmental Concentration requires three additional courses selected from BIOL 140 /BIOL 141 , BIOL 292 , BIOL 406 , BIOL 409 , BIOL 425 , BIOL 426 , PHYS 243 , PHYS 343 .
Students must complete four strand courses, which may be completed in any order: English (ENGS 30X ), History (HISS 30X ), Social Science (SCSS 30X ), and Science (NTSS 30X )

ROTC Course Requirements:

ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required For Graduation

121-129 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.