Environmental Chemistry, B.S.
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive (CHM 357 or 358) | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience | 1-6 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Chemistry: Quantum (WI) | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | ||
| CHM 411 | Modern Instrument Methods | 4 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience (C) | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| BSC 320 | Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| BSC 445 | Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| GEO 422 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| NRE 322 | Assess I: Terrestrial Systems | 4 |
| NRE 323 | Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology | 4 |
| STA 225 | Introductory Statistics (CT) | 3 |
| or BSC 417 | Biostatistics | |
| Environ Science Requirement | ||
| Select at least 8 credits from a maximum of two departments of the following: 1 | 8 | |
| Limnology | ||
| Intermediate Biochemistry | ||
| Geology Lab Techniques | ||
| Principles of Geochemistry | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Hydrogeology Laboratory | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Nature Enviro Problems | ||
| Resol Environ Problems | ||
| Free Elective | 1 | |
- 1
Students wishing a physical science emphasis may take all of the Geology electives and not take either BSC 445 Microbial Ecology or NRE 323 Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology.
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the University writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change semesters. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
- A Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required
- overall,
- at MU,
- in all required Chemistry courses,
- in all Chemistry courses, and
- in all required Chemistry courses taken at MU.
Semester Plan
Students completing the environmental chemistry major will be prepared for career opportunities in environmental chemistry, toxicology, environmental policy, and consulting. Additionally, Environmental Chemistry is an excellent choice for students desiring to pursue professional training in Law, or Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Core I Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 357 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum (WI) | 4 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC 320 | Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Enviro Science Requirement | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities (WI) | 3 | |
| Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| CHM 411 | Modern Instrument Methods | 4 |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience or Internship | 2 |
| Environmental Analytical Chemistry | 3 | |
| Enviro Science Requirement | 4 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| NRE 322 | Assess I: Terrestrial Systems | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| BSC 445 | Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| GEO 422 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| NRE 323 | Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology | 4 |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |