Green Chemistry and Environmental Solutions, Academic Certificate

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The Department of Chemistry offers an undergraduate‑level academic certificate in Green Chemistry and Environmental Solutions. This program is a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (SCH) (6 SCH of required courses and a minimum of 6 SCH of electives) that is open to all majors and professionals who wish to strengthen their preparation for careers in sustainability, environmental laboratories, clean technology, or policy. Students must earn a grade of B or better in all certificate courses. 

Required Courses6
Chemistry and Nanoscience
Selected Topics in Chemistry
Elective Courses6
Inorg Quantitative Analysis
Physical Chemistry II
Undergraduate Research (WI) 1
Senior Research (WI) 1
Mod Meth of Instrumental Anal
Total Semester Credit Hours12

Some of the above courses may have prerequisites. Please consult with your advisor prior to enrolling.

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Research must focus on environmental remediation, green synthesis, or sustainability metrics to count toward the academic certificate.