Chemistry-Geology Major

Total credit requirements for a Chemistry-Geology major: 51-55 (16-20 in Chemistry, 25 in Geology, and 10 in supporting Science courses)

• Required Chemistry Courses (16-20 Credits)
  • Chemistry 125, 126, 135, and 136; or 140
  • Chemistry 310
  • Choose two of the following options, including at least one lab (indicated with an asterisk *):
    • Chemistry 320*
    • Chemistry 346 (with or without 1-credit lab, Chemistry 352*)
    • Chemistry 305 or 388*
• Required Geology Courses (25 Credits)
  • One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
    • Geology 110 and 111
    • Geology 120 and 121
    • Geology 125 and 126
  • Geology 227, 270, 350, 358, 405, 460, and 470
• Required Supporting Science Courses (10 Credits)
  • Mathematics 124 or 125, and 126
  • Physics 145 or 155
• Senior Requirements
  • Geology 470
  • Senior assessment:
    • Comprehensive written exams in both Geology and Chemistry
    • One-hour oral exam by Chemistry and Geology faculty
• Honors
  • Students do not apply for admission to candidacy for Honors.
  • Accumulated at least 87 credits
  • Completed two semesters of residency at Whitman
  • Major GPA of at least 3.500
  • Complete a written thesis or research project prepared exclusively for the satisfaction of this program.
  • Earn a grade of at least A- on the honors thesis or project course (Chemistry or Geology 498).
  • Pass the senior assessment with distinction.
  • Chair of the department will notify the Registrar of students attaining honors no later than the beginning of Week 12.
  • An acceptable digital copy of the Honors Thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day.
• Notes
  • No courses taken P-D-F may be applied to the major.
  • Majors are strongly encouraged to complete a senior research project, enrolling in:
    • One credit of Chemistry 401
    • Two credits of Chemistry 490 or 498, or three credits of Geology 490 or 498