Environmental Analysis
Description
Students who choose the Environmental Analysis focus area learn how to observe, quantify, measure, and report environmental problems. A strong foundation in the fundamentals of physical and organic chemistry will help students apply analytical skills and find solutions. As environmental chemists or consultants, students often find work in the areas of hazardous waste, air and water quality management, and environmental remediation.
Recommended Focus Courses
Environmental Analysis - The following recommended core electives (A-E) should be taken (19-22 cr):
| A. | Chem 221 |
Elementary Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| B. | One of the following two course sequences: | ||
C. D. E. |
Chem 341 Chem 342 or Chem 343 Chem 344 Chem 345 Chem 501 BioSci 303** GeoSci 464 |
Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Organic Chemistry Introduction to Biochemistry General Microbiology Chemical Hydrogeology |
3 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 |
| Additional desirable electives: | |||
| BioSci 607 Chem 560 Chem 603 GeoSci 465/6 Civ Eng 492 |
Aquatic Microbiology Introductory Physical Chemistry Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory Advanced Environmental Geology & Laboratory Environmental Impact Assessment |
2 3 2 3-4 3 |
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Employment Opportunities
As environmental chemists or consultants students often find work in the areas of hazardous waste, air and water quality management, and environmental remediation.
