Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry

Website: https://twu.edu/chemistry-biochemistry/undergraduate-programs/

Environmental Chemistry is a study of the roles of chemical species in natural places such as water, air, and soil; the effects of human and biological activities on these roles; and the effects these roles have on human and biological activities.

Marketable Skills

Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.

  1. effectively work and communicate with diverse team members.
  2. correctly write laboratory reports and papers coupled with presenting their work to their peers, at conferences, or to the general public.
  3. exhibit valuable verbal and written communication skills.
  4. demonstrate social and personal responsibility with a focus on civic engagement and with laboratory safety as the main priority.
  5. evidence excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills related to chemistry to address other issues and solve other problems. 

Admissions

All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120    

Major:  46 SCH

Program Code: ENVCHEMISTRY.BS;   CIP Code: 03.0104.00

Texas Core Curriculum

ENG 1013Composition I (10)3
ENG 1023Composition II (10)3
Mathematics (20)3
Life & Physical Sciences (30)6
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (40)3
Creative Arts (50)3
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 (60)3
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (60)3
POLS 2013U.S. National Government (70)3
POLS 2023Texas Government (70)3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (80)3
CAO: Multicultural-Women's Studies (90)3
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (91)3
Total SCHs42

 Courses Required for Major

CHEM 1001Horizons of Chemistry and Biochemistry I: Career Possibilities1
CHEM 1101Horizons of Chemistry and Biochemistry II: Current Applications1
BIOL 1113
& BIOL 1111		Principles of Biology I
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory		4
CHEM 1213
& CHEM 1211		Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I		4
CHEM 1223
& CHEM 1221		Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II		4
BIOL 1123
& BIOL 1121		Principles of Biology II
and Principles of Biology II Laboratory		4
CHEM 2213
& CHEM 2211		Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I		4
CHEM 3223
& CHEM 3221		Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II		4
CHEM 3313Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences3
CHEM 3333
& CHEM 3331		Quantitative Chemical Analysis
and Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory		4
CHEM 3633
& CHEM 3632		Biochemistry I
and Biochemistry I Laboratory		5
CHEM 3713
& CHEM 3711		Environmental Chemistry I
and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory I		4
CHEM 4001Research Presentations in Chemistry and Biochemistry1
CHEM 4723Environmental Chemistry II3
Total SCHs46

Departmental Requirements

MATH 2014Calculus I4
MATH 2024Calculus II4
PHYS 2153
& PHYS 2151		General Physics I
and General Physics Laboratory I		4
PHYS 2163
& PHYS 2161		General Physics II
and General Physics Laboratory II		4
Total SCHs16

Electives

Choose 16 SCH of coursework not already taken.16
CHEM 3413
& CHEM 3411
Physical Chemistry I
and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 3423
& CHEM 3421
Physical Chemistry II
and Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 3643
Biochemistry II
CHEM 4513
& CHEM 4511
Inorganic Chemistry
and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 4983
Undergraduate Research
CHEM 4991
Senior Thesis
SCI 3013
Community Conversation in Sustainability
SCI 3033
Water in a Changing Environment
SCI 3133
Climate Change: A Human Perspective
Total SCHs16

Recommended Plan of Study

First Year
FallTCCNSCHs
CHEM 1001Horizons of Chemistry and Biochemistry I: Career Possibilities 1
CHEM 1213
& CHEM 1211		Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I		 4
MATH 2014Calculus I MATH 24134
UNIV 1231Learning Frameworks: First-Year Seminar EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 13001
Core3
CAO Course3
 SCHs 16
SpringTCCN
CHEM 1101Horizons of Chemistry and Biochemistry II: Current Applications 1
CHEM 1223
& CHEM 1221		Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II		 4
MATH 2024Calculus II MATH 24144
Core3
CAO Course3
 SCHs 15
Second Year
FallTCCN
BIOL 1113
& BIOL 1111		Principles of Biology I
and Principles of Biology I Laboratory		 BIOL 1406
& BIOL 1106		4
CHEM 2213
& CHEM 2211		Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I		 CHEM 2323
& CHEM 2123		4
PHYS 2153
& PHYS 2151		General Physics I
and General Physics Laboratory I		 PHYS 2325
& PHYS 2125		4
Core3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
BIOL 1123
& BIOL 1121		Principles of Biology II
and Principles of Biology II Laboratory		 BIOL 1407
& BIOL 1107		4
CHEM 3223
& CHEM 3221		Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II		 4
PHYS 2163
& PHYS 2161		General Physics II
and General Physics Laboratory II		 PHYS 2326
& PHYS 2126		4
Core3
 SCHs 15
Third Year
FallTCCN
CHEM 3633
& CHEM 3632		Biochemistry I
and Biochemistry I Laboratory		 5
Required Elective4
Core3
Core3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
CHEM 3313Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences 3
CHEM 3333
& CHEM 3331		Quantitative Chemical Analysis
and Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory		 4
CHEM 3713
& CHEM 3711		Environmental Chemistry I
and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory I		 4
Core3
Core3
 SCHs 17
Fourth Year
FallTCCN
Required CHEM Elective3
Required Elective3
Core3
Elective4
 SCHs 13
SpringTCCN
CHEM 4001Research Presentations in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1
CHEM 4723Environmental Chemistry II 3
Core3
Elective3
Elective 4
 SCHs 14
 Total SCHs:  120