GEC Coordinator: Paula Schlax

This concentration exposes students to core principles in chemistry and selected additional topics that students can tailor to their interests.

Complete at least four full-credit courses from the following:

• Any Chemistry & Biochemistry course (Except for CHEM 218 Organic Chemistry II/Lab, CHEM 360 Independent Study, or BCHM 360)
• EACS 240 Environmental Geochemistry/Lab

At least one credit must be at the 200-level or above.

Only one non-Bates course may be applied toward the concentration. That course must be judged comparable to one of those below and must have prior approval.

This concentration is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in chemistry, biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry.