Chemistry, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program in Chemistry will be able to:

1. Apply key concepts and principles in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
2. Use standard instrumentation and laboratory equipment to conduct scientific experiments and perform chemical characterizations and analyses.
3. Participate in the life of the Chemistry Department by involvement in one or more of the following areas: research, chemistry club, and/or various positions of responsibility serving as graders, tutors, stockroom workers and/or teaching assistants.
4. Be prepared for post graduate studies or a science-related career.

Lower-Division Requirements

• CHE 152 - General Chemistry I (GE) (4)
• CHE 152L - General Chemistry I Lab (GE) (1)
• CHE 153 - General Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 153L - General Chemistry II Lab (1)
• CHE 213 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
• CHE 294 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
• CHE 294L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)

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• MTH 144 - Calculus With Applications (GE) (4)

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• MTH 164 - Calculus I (GE) (4)

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• MTH 174 - Calculus II (4)
• PHY 241 - University Physics I (GE) (4)
• PHY 242 - University Physics II (4)

Upper-Division Requirements

• CHE 304 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 304L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
• CHE 325 - Physical Chemistry I (3)
• CHE 325L - Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
• CHE 326 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 327 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
• CHE 351 - Organic Structure Elucidation (2)
• CHE 370 - Instrumental Analysis (2)
• CHE 450 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)
• CHE 450L - Advanced Biochemistry Lab (1)
• CHE 453 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2)
• CHE 454 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHE 466 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (2)
• CHE 467 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHE 468 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
• CHE 495 - Chemistry Seminar (1)
• Science and/or Math electives beyond those required for the degree must be approved by the department chair (Biology and Physics 300 level or higher, Math 200 level or higher). (3-4)

Recommended

• CHE 499 - Research in Chemistry (1-2)
• MTH 233 - Linear Algebra (3)
• MTH 274 - Calculus III (4)

Bachelor of Science Total: 66 Units