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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Concentration, B. S.

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Liberal Studies Hours: 42

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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

The major requires 43 hours in Chemistry as follows:

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)
MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)
or
PHYS 230 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: (3-4)

Environmental Chemistry Concentration

Concentration Requirements

The concentration requires 25 hours as follows:

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
CHEM 330 - Aquatic Chemistry Credits: (2-3)
CHEM 461 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 470 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credits: (1)
GEOL 150 - Methods in Geology Credits: (4)

Electives

Electives (11 hours) at the junior-senior level chosen from a minimum of two of the following areas: CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, ECON, ENVH, & NRM.

General Electives

General electives (18 hours) are required to complete the program. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry Concentration)

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

P3 History Credits: (3)

CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 330 - Aquatic Chemistry Credits: (2-3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

UL Perspectives Credits: (3)

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (5)
P6 World Culture Credits: (3)

CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 372 - Chemical Syntheses Credits: (2)
GEOL 150 - Methods in Geology Credits: (4)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (9)
General Elective Credits: (8)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

General Elective Credits: (12)

CHEM 461 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 470 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credits: (1)
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)

Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Concentration, B. S.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Major Requirements

Environmental Chemistry Concentration

Concentration Requirements

Electives

General Electives

Curriculum Guide for Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry Concentration)

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Graduation Fee

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Total Hours for Degree: 128