Environmental Chemistry (BSc)
Programme Overview
Environmental Chemistry involves the study of the various spheres of planet Earth. It examines the chemical changes that occur in the environment, the impacts of human activities and how we may protect the earth against adverse changes. The Environmental Chemistry major applies the concepts and principles of General Chemistry to an understanding of the chemical reactions that take place in the environment. There is strong emphasis on the impacts of climate change and the use of sustainable development approaches to minimize environmental challenges. Numerous field trips and an 8-week internship programme help to produce graduates with a practical understanding of environmental issues and ability to help evaluate and manage those issues.
Programme Objectives
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the four-year degree programme, candidates must satisfy the University requirements for Matriculation and have passed
Mathematics at CSEC General Proficiency level at Grades I, II or III (or equivalent) plus 2 approved CSEC science subjects (Appendix Ib). At least
one of these must be from the disciplines listed in Appendix Ic.
2. In order to be admitted to the three-year degree programme, candidates must satisfy the University requirements for Matriculation (see the UWI
General Regulations for Students (available at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions) and have passed Mathematics and one other science subject at CSEC General Proficiency level at Grades I, II or
III (or equivalent) and two CAPE subjects (Units I + II) at Grade V or better,(or equivalent).
Programme Structure
The Environmental Chemistry major comprises 24 credits of specialized courses and 6 credits of approved environment-related electives and is supported by 18 credits of critical General and Analytical Chemistry prerequisite courses. The prerequisites cover the fundamental concepts on which characteristics of the environment and its natural reactions are based. The required courses address the treatment and management of water resources, the principles and characteristics of aquatic and marine environments and detail key reactions and processes that occur in the atmosphere. Approaches to modeling aspects of the 35 environment are presented and strategies that promote environmental sustainability are introduced.
Careers after Graduation
Graduates pursue careers in environmental management, natural resource protection, impact assessments, water quality or sustainable development issues.