A minor is offered in Environmental Geochemical Science. This minor targets students with a primary interest in the physical sciences and an inclination to learn about environmental issues. Students completing this program will have made substantial progress towards fulfilling the requirements for majoring in Environmental Geochemical Science, Chemistry or Geology.
It is strongly recommended that students consult with Prof. Shafiul Chowdhury, Director of the Environmental Geochemical Science Program, chowdhus@newpaltz.edu, (845) 257-2618.
MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMICAL SCIENCE (22-24 credits)
CORE (16 credits)
GLG 220 Physical Geology (3)
GLG 221 Physical Geology Lab (1)
CHE 201 General Chemistry 1 (3)
CHE 211 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1)
CHE 202 General Chemistry 2 (3)
CHE 212 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1)
EGS 370 Env. Geochemical Science (4)
ELECTIVES (6-8 credits)
GLG 303 Geomorphology (4)
GLG 311 Mineralogy-Crystallography (4)
GLG 339 Natural Resources & Energy (3)
GLG 346 Environmental Impact Assessment (3)
GLG 407 Hydrogeology (4)
EGS 475 EGS Research Project 1 (3)
EGS 477 Senior Seminar (1)
CHE 303 Intro Analytical Chemistry (4)
CHE 318 Organic Chemistry 1 (3)
CHE 306 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1)
BIO 340 Ecology (4)
GEO 383 Introduction to GIS (3)
GLG 509 Water Resources Conservation and management (3)
