Bachelor of Arts

Chemistry-Geology combined major

Program

Total credit requirements for a Chemistry-Geology Combined Major

  • 51-55 total credits
    • 16-20 credits in chemistry
    • 25 credits in geology
  • 10 credits from other departments
  • Required chemistry courses
    • The full General Chemistry sequence by either
      • Chemistry 125, 126, 135, and 136, or
      • Chemistry 140
    • Chemistry 310
    • Two of the following, including at least one lab (indicated with asterisk *)
      • Chemistry 320*
      • Chemistry 346 (with or without 1 credit lab, Chemistry 352*)
      • Chemistry 305 or 388*
  • Required geology courses:
    • Introductory geology from Geology 110 and 111, or 120 and 121, or 125 and 126
    • Geology 227, 270, 350, 358, 405, 460, and 470

Required Chemistry Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15-20

Required Geology Courses: Introductory Geology

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
25

Required Supporting Science Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10

Notes on Courses

  • No courses for the major may be taken as PDF
  • One credit of Chemistry 401 or 402
  • Majors are strongly encouraged to do a senior research project, enrolling in:
    • Either two credits in Chemistry 490 or 498 or three credits of Geology 490 or 498

Senior Requirements

  • Geology 470
  • Senior assessment
    • Comprehensive written exams in both Geology and Chemistry
    • One-hour oral exam administered 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.
  • 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
51-55