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Chemistry, Geochemistry Emphasis

Like the standard program, specialized Chemistry emphases must satisfy the requirements of an ACS-approved and HMC-certified degree. Those requirements are:

Required Foundation Courses

Required Foundation Laboratories

Elective Foundation Laboratory

In-depth, Non-laboratory Courses

Advanced Laboratory

Senior Research

Four to six credits of:

Chemistry Seminar

Four semesters of CHEM199  HM. The requirement for one semester of Chemistry 199 can be waived for students studying abroad in their junior or senior years.

Additional Courses

Examples of courses, if needed, to reach 37 credits (Not an exhaustive list; consult with your advisor)

  • GEOL020A PO - Intro to Geology: Geohazards
  • GEOL020B PO - Intro to Geology: Planetary Geology
  • GEOL020D PO - Paleontology/Evolution of the Earth’s Biosphere

(one course is a prerequisite for GEOL120 PO and GEOL127 PO)