Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry Emphasis), B.S. in Chem.

Description

Chemistry majors complete courses providing a solid background in the physical sciences and mathematics, together with a sequence of courses in general, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lecture classes are complemented by laboratories that give hands-on experience in chemical methods and instrumentation. The department also strongly encourages undergraduate students to become involved in laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Undergraduate research is an outstanding learning opportunity that cannot be found in class work alone.

The Environmental Chemistry Emphasis provides rigorous training in experimental and theoretical chemistry, and includes undergraduate research and specialized courses chosen according to the student’s interests. This emphasis is recommended for students interested in employment as an environmental chemist or in graduate study in environmental science.

This emphasis has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as satisfying rigorous national standards for ACS certification.

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/science/chemistry-bs

Contact Information

213 Chemistry Building
(775) 784-6041

College of Science Academic Advisors: http://www.unr.edu/science/academic-advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
• Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (70-71 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (10-14 units)

One year of foreign language recommended.

VII. Recommended Schedule

Example for students seeking an ACS-certified degree with the Environmental Chemistry Specialization. Assumes placement into MATH 181  in first semester. Please see department advisor for individualized schedule.

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