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 1052 - General Chemistry I (FE) (4)
• CHE 1052L - General Chemistry I Lab (FE) (1)
• CHE 1053 - General Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 1053L - General Chemistry II Lab (1)
• CHE 2013 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
• CHE 2094 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
• CHE 2094L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
• CHE 2096 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 2096L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
• MTH 1064 - Calculus I (FE) (3)
• MTH 1064L - Calculus I Lab (FE) (1)
• MTH 1074 - Calculus II (3)
• MTH 1074L - Calculus II Lab (1)
• PHY 2044 - University Physics I (FE) (3)
• PHY 2044L - University Physics I Lab (FE) (1)
• PHY 2054 - University Physics II (3)
• PHY 2054L - University Physics II Lab (1)

Upper-Division Requirements

• CHE 3025 - Physical Chemistry I (3)
• CHE 3025L - Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
• CHE 3026 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
• CHE 3027 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
• CHE 3051 - Organic Structure Elucidation (2)
• CHE 3070 - Instrumental Analysis (2)
• CHE 4050 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)
• CHE 4050L - Advanced Biochemistry Lab (1)
• CHE 4053 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2)
• CHE 4054 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHE 4066 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (2)
• CHE 4067 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHE 4068 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
• CHE 4095 - Chemistry Seminar (1)
• Science and/or Math electives beyond those required for the degree must be approved by the department chair (Biology and Physics 3000-level or higher, Math 2000-level or higher). (3-4)

Recommended

• CHE 4099 - Research in Chemistry (1-2)
• MTH 2033 - Linear Algebra (3)
• MTH 2074 - Calculus III (4)

Bachelor of Science Total: 66 Units

Note(s):

Accepting Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)