Environmental Chemistry Major,
Bachelor of Science
Highlights
Study the chemical processes taking place in the environment as a result of human activities including urban air and water pollution, depletion of ozone layer, production of toxic substances from chemical wastes, prevalence of pesticides, and climate change. Learn the fundamentals to accurately assess human activities in the environment.
Careers
Chemistry graduates are employed in computers and telecommunications, fine and heavy chemical manufacturing, food and beverage production, mining and metallurgy, petroleum, pharmaceuticals/drugs, plastics, and pulp and paper. They are also employed by government agencies in education, forensic investigation, mineral analysis, public health, research and development support for resource industries, technical and analytical information development, waste management, and water and air quality management.
Admission Requirements
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Science majors have specific first year course requirements. It is strongly recommended that students become familiar with the prerequisite requirements for these courses before applying for admission. In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for courses in the first year courses in the BSc programs are as follows:
| Major | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Biology (all majors) General Science Chemistry Chemical Biology Environmental Chemistry | Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C+ (or equivalent) or better Chemistry 11 (or equivalent) Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years Physics 11 (or equivalent), (or PHYS 1130) |
| Computing Science Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Physics | Chemistry 11 (or equivalent) Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C+ (or equivalent) within the past 2 years Physics 11 (or equivalent) |
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