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

• and

• CHEM152 HM - Research Problems

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.

• CHEM199 HM - Chemistry Seminar

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)