Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Option
Millersville University Department of Chemistry offers a B.S. Chemistry degree with an option in Environmental Chemistry. The curriculum offers courses whose contents are consistent with similar programs offered elsewhere and, with electives in inorganic chemistry and biochemistry, that will satisfy the guidelines of an option in Environmental Chemistry approved by the ACS. In addition to course requirements, the curriculum includes opportunities for industrial and government internship programs related to environmental analysis, engineering, and regulation. Of more immediate promise is the interest expressed by Lancaster Laboratories in generating a student internship program with the Chemistry Department. These internships include such areas as research in sampling and instrumental analysis of many different kinds of materials, toxicity and risk assessment, field testing and monitoring, drug screening, environmental law and regulations, analysis of food products, and quality assurance in the chemical laboratory.
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Major in Chemistry, BS
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Credits Required for Major
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Minimum GPA 2.0 for Major
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Minimum credits for 50% residency
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CHEM 188 WAIVED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
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100 AND 200 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES3 hours
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A grade of C or better is required in the 100/200 level courses before proceeding to the courses for which they are pre-requisites.
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Introductory Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Introductory Chemistry 2 (C minimum)
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Organic Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Organic Chemistry 2 (C minimum)
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Inorganic Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Quantitative Analysis (C minimum)
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300 AND 400 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES2 hours
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Physical Chemistry 1
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Physical Chemistry 2
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Seminar in Chemistry 1
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Seminar in Chemistry 2
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Independent Study
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CHEMISTRY OPTIONS
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Option in Environmental Chemistry - See separate block
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American Chemical Society Certification - Optional - See separate block
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Option in Environmental Chemistry, BS
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Chemistry Electives - Choose 5 hours from:5 hours
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Chemistry in Nanotechnology
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Plant Biochemistry
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Biochemistry 1
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Biochemistry 2
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Analytical Biochemistry Lab
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Polymer Chemistry 1
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Advanced Laboratory 1
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Advanced Laboratory 2
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Topics in Chemistry
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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Total hours5 hours
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American Chemical Society Certification - Optional
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THIS BLOCK IS NOT REQUIRED FOR DEGREE COMPLETION. The following block contains courses which are required/recommended to students opting for ACS Certification. While not required, an introductory Economics course, elementary German or Russian (GERM/RUSS 101 and 102) are recommended for inclusion in the core Liberal Arts core requirements for general education. Students must take a minimum of two hours of CHEM 489, 498, or 499 (Research) under Chemistry Electives. This means you will need a total of 3 credits in CHEM 489, 498 or 499.
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REQUIRED COURSES FOR ACS CERTIFICATON
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Required Independent Research - Choose 3 hours from:3 hours
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR ACS CERTIFICATION
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Introductory Economics - Optional Recommended0 hours
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Elementary Language German or Russian - Optional Recommended0 hours
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Total hours4 hours -
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Req Related for Chemistry, BS
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MATHEMATICS
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Calculus I or Honors Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:4–5 hours
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Calculus 1
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Honors Calculus 1
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PHYSICS
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BIOLOGY COMPETENCY
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General Biology
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Environmental Chemistry Related Directed Electives
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Choose 2 of the following:0–8 hours
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Concepts of Zoology
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Concepts of Botany
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Prspctv in Environm Awareness
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Principles of Ecology & Evolution
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Environmental Meteorology
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Environmental Hydrology
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Chemistry of the Atmosphere
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Groundwater Resources and Contamination
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Environmental Sustainability
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Physical Geography
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Water Resources Management
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Environmental & Industrial Hygiene I - Chemical and Biological Hazards
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Environmental & Industrial Health II - Physical Hazards
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Environmental Health
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Other relevant environmental courses may also be selected by consulting with your academic advisor and submitting an exception to graduation requirements. A related minor may be earned by completing the minor requirements that include courses from the disciplines above.
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