Track 3: Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality

This track is aimed at students with interests in chemistry and/or environmental engineering who would like to apply their knowledge of atmospheric sciences to environmental issues such as evolving atmospheric composition and air quality. Students selecting this track will take all core courses EXCEPT ATMS 358 and the following:

CHEM 142: General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 152: General Chemistry (5)
ATM S 458: Global Atmospheric Chemistry (4)

And, at least two from the following*:

CHEM 455**: Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (3)
CHEM 457**: Physical Chemistry – Kinetics and Statistical Mechanics (3)
ATM S 480: Air Quality Modeling (3)
CHEM E 468: Air Pollution Control Design (3)
PHYS 341: Energy and Environment I (3)
PHYS 342: Energy and Environment II (3)
ESS 424: Water in the Environment (3)
STAT 390: Probability and Statistics in Engineering and Science (4)
Recommended degree plan

*Other courses are available, students should discuss their plans and interests with one of the undergraduate track advisors.

**These courses have CHEM 162 as a prerequisite.

Studying the environment on departmental hikes.

Track 1 - Meteorology | Track 2 - Climate | Track 3 - Atmos Chem & Air Quality