Curriculum for the B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. in Environmental Science Management
Students pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry / M.S. in Environmental Science Management must complete:
- University Bridges Requirements
- BSNES Bridges Requirements
- Chemistry Major Requirements
- Environmental Science Management (ESM) Courses
- Extra-Departmental credits
To graduate, a student needs a minimum of 150 credit hours.
University Bridges Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BRDG 100 | Research & Information Skills | 1 |
| BRDG 101 | Writing & Analysis | 3 |
| BRDG 102 | Writing & Literature | 3 |
| BRDG 105 | Introduction to Ethical Reasoning | 1 |
| EQ XXX | Essential Questions Seminar | 3 |
| BRCT | Critical Thinking Requirement | 3 |
| BRCF | Cultural Fluency Requirement | 3 |
| BRET | Ethical Reasoning Requirement | 3 |
| BRSH | Social & Historical Reasoning Requirement | 3 |
| BRQS | Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning Requirement | Fulfilled by CHEM 121 & MATH 115 |
| BRCC | Communication & Creative Expression Requirement | Fulfilled by ENGL 302W |
BSNES Bridges Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ENGL 302W | Science Writing | 3 |
| SPRG 105 | Career Development Seminar | 1 |
| General Electives | 12 | |
| Experiential Learning | 0-1 |
B.S. Chemistry Major Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 151 & 151L | Atomic & Molec Principles | 5 |
| CHEM 152 & 152L | Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| CHEM 153 | Chemistry Career Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 228 & 228L | Struture, Mechanism & Reactions | 5 |
| CHEM 229 & 229L | Reactions, Synth, Spectroscopy | 5 |
| CHEM 305L & 305R | Advanced Laboratory Skills & Recitation | 1 |
| CHEM 312 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 328 | Quantum Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 329 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEM 340 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 419 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 426L & 426R | Adv. Exp. Techniques & Applications | 4 |
| CHEM 475 or 499H | Chemistry Capstone | 1 |
| Chemistry Electives | 6 | |
| Chemistry or Math Electives | 6 |
Extra-Departmental Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BIOL 111/111L | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 112/112L | General Biology II & Lab | 4 |
| MATH 115 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 215 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | General Analytical Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | General Analytical Physics II | 4 |
ESM Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ENVI 472 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| ENVI 531 | Environmental Management | 3 |
| ENVI 533 | Writing for Environmental Professionals | 3 |
| ENVI 537 | Environmental Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| ENVI 541 | Environmental Policy and Law | 2 |
| ENVI 549 | Quantitative Environmental Methods | 3 |
| ENVI 551 | Principles of Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVI 570 | Air Pollution Prevention & Control | 3 |
| ENVI 571 | Water Pollution Prevention & Control | 3 |
| ENVI 572 | Solid & Hazardous Prevention & Control | 3 |
| ENVI 592 | Stream Field Biology | 2 |
| ENVI 600 | Internship | 0-6 |
| ENVI 670 | Environmental Toxicology | 2 |
| ESM Elective | 2-3 | |
| ENVI 700 | Thesis (optional) |
Students must take at least one field course equal to ENVI 466, 492, 494 or other course approved by their faculty mentor. Other courses, including courses at other institutions, may be approved by the student’s faculty mentor.
The University will offer various courses each semester to satisfy the Bridges requirements. Bridges courses can be taken in any sequence throughout the undergraduate curriculum.
Note: Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged, especially during the junior year.