Chemistry, Geochemistry Emphasis

Required Foundation Courses

• CHEM051 HM - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
• CHEM056 HM - Carbon Compounds
• CHEM103 HM - Chemical Analysis
• CHEM104 HM - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM182 HM - Chemistry in Living Systems

Required Foundation Laboratories

• CHEM053 HM - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM058 HM - Carbon Compounds Laboratory
• CHEM109 HM - Chemical Analysis Laboratory

Elective Foundation Laboratory

• CHEM110 HM - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

• or

• CHEM184 HM - Methods in Biochemistry

In-depth, Non-laboratory Courses

• CHEM114 HM - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
• GEOL120 PO - Introduction to Geochemistry
• GEOL127 PO - Mineralogy with Laboratory

Advanced Laboratory

• CHEM112 HM - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

Senior Research

Four to six credits of:

• CHEM151 HM - Research Problems in Chemistry

• and

• CHEM152 HM - Research Problems in Chemistry

Chemistry Seminar

Four semesters of chemistry seminar:

• CHEM199 HM - Chemistry Seminar

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  The requirement for one semester of chemistry seminar 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)