Chemistry Concentration

(in addition to the required chemistry courses)

A.    Students with interests in the origins and evolution of life on Earth and elsewhere might take the following:

  •  Freshman:
    • CHM 201 and 202
  • Sophomore:
    • AST/CHM/EEB/GEO 255
    • CHM 303 and 304
  •  Junior:
    • MOL/CHM 345
    • EEB 320/MOL 330
  • Senior:
    • CHM 407 or 408
    • CHM 515
    • GEO 417, 428 or 523

B.    Students with interests in spectroscopic detection and reactions of molecules of astrobiological interest might take the following:

  • Freshman:
    • CHM 201 and 202
  • Sophomore:
    • AST/CHM/EEB/GEO 255
    • CHM 303 and 304
  • Junior:
    • MOL 345
  • Senior:
    • CHM 405 or CHM 539
    • CHM/ENV 544
    • GEO 425 or AST 402