Bachelor of Arts

Chemistry-Environmental Studies Major

Total Requirements for Chemistry-Environmental Studies:

56-61 credits

  • 25 credits from Environmental Studies
  • 25 to 30 credits in Chemistry
  • 6 credits from Mathematics and Statistics

Required Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
1
Sub-Total Credits
31-36

Environmental Studies Major Requirements

Sub-Total Credits
25

Senior Requirements

  • One-hour oral examination
  • Comprehensive written examination
  • A final written thesis and a public presentation of thesis work

Honors

  • Students do not apply for admission to candidacy for honors
  • Students must submit a proposal for their thesis or project
    • Must be submitted within the first six weeks of the two-semester period in which student is eligible
  • Accumulated at least 87 credits
  • Completed two semesters of residency at Whitman.
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.300 on all credits earned at Whitman College
  • 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 and the honors thesis course
  • 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 of the semester.
  • An acceptable digital copy of the Honors Thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day
Total Credits
56-61