Advanced physics electives (beyond the required) Credits: 3
Advanced mathematics electives (beyond the required) Credits: 3
CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM) (AW)
Credits: 1-12 (at least 3 credits in physical chemistry) Field work and/or studies of modeling in physical chemistry are encouraged as a component of the undergraduate research experience.

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis

The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the environmental chemistry emphasis:

CHEM 382 - Environmental Chemistry (COM)
Credits: 3-4
Select one of the following sequences:
- PS 213-213L - Soils and Lab * **
  Credits: 3 and
  PS 412-512 - Environmental Soil Chemistry
  Credits: 3
- MICR 231-231L - General Microbiology and Lab (COM)
  Credits: 4 and
  MICR 310-310L - Environmental Microbiology and Lab
  Credits: 4
- PS 421-421L/521-521L - Soil Microbiology and Lab
  Credits: 3 and
  CEE 434/534 - Hydrology
  Credits: 3
CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM) (AW)
Credits: 1-12 (at least 3 credits in environmental chemistry) Field work and/or studies of modeling in environmental systems are encouraged as a component of the undergraduate research experience.

Total Required Credits: 120

Notes:

¹CHEM 498 Undergraduate Research: The required research project must be at least 3 credits in Chemistry.. CHEM 498 credit is given for completing a written paper of the research project and presenting the paper at a scientific meeting. The research project is usually completed during the summer preceding registration in CHEM 498. Consult the department for information about additional summer research experiences.

Curriculum Notes

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.