BA.CH.GE - Chemistry-Geology (Major)

Total credit requirements for a Chemistry-Geology major: 55-60 (20-25 in Chemistry, 25 in Geology, and 10 in supporting Science courses)

• Required Chemistry Courses (20-25 credits)

  • Chemistry 125, 126, 135, and 136; or 140

  • Chemistry 310

  • Choose three of the following options, including at least two labs (indicated with an asterisk *):

    • Chemistry 245 (with or without 1-credit lab, Chemistry 251*)

    • Chemistry 305 or 388*

    • Chemistry 320*

    • Chemistry 346 (with or without 1-credit lab, Chemistry 352*)

  • One credit of Chemistry 401, taken no later than the second to last semester

• 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 145/145L or 155/155L

• Senior Requirements (3 credits)

  • Geology 470

  • Two credits of Chemistry or Geology 490 or 498, at least one in which a thesis is written

  • Senior assessment:

    • Comprehensive written exam in Geology

    • 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.