Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, which is certified by the American Chemical Society, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with a CHM prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 83 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
Complete the following 83 units:
CHM 151, 151L, 152, 152L, 235, 235L, 238, 238L, 320, 320L, 341, 342, 342L, 350, 420, 420L, 425, 440, 450, and 450L (49 units)
MAT 136, 137, 238, and 316 (15 units)
PHY 161, 161L, and 262 (7 units)
(PHY 262L is not required.)
one of CHM 300W or ENG 302W or 305W, each of which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
at least two courses from CHM 408C or 485C, 497C, and 498C, which together meet NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
6 units of advanced courses in biology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or other environmental science–related areas
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
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