Introductory Courses (Level 1) |
A minor in Environmental Chemistry requires a total of eighteen (18) Level 1 credits from: |
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| CHEM1810 | Introductory Chemistry I | |
| CHEM1820 | Introductory Chemistry II | |
| CHEM1910 | Introductory Chemistry III | |
| CHEM1920 | Introductory Chemistry IV | |
| CHEM1811 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| CHEM1911 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | |
Advanced Courses (Levels 2 and 3) |
A minor in Environmental Chemistry requires a total of at least sixteen (16) credits from Levels 2 and 3 and must include: |
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| CHEM2420 | Water Treatment and Analysis | |
| CHEM2421 | Water Treatment and Analysis Laboratory | |
| CHEM3610 |
Marine & Freshwater Chemistry |
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CHEM3611 |
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHEM3612 |
Atmospheric Chemistry & Biogeochemical Cycles (being revised - not offered in AY 2025/26) |
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The Environmental Chemistry minor examines the fundamental chemical reactions and processes that take in the natural environment. Four (4) credits of laboratory courses complement the twelve (12) credits of lecture-based instruction. Field work, sample collection and practical exposure to water and wastewater treatment are included in this minor.
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