Chemistry, B.S.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program in Chemistry will be able to:
- Apply key concepts and principles in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
- Use standard instrumentation and laboratory equipment to conduct scientific experiments and perform chemical characterizations and analyses.
- 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.
- Be prepared for post-graduate studies or a science-related career.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| CHE 1052 and CHE 1052L | General Chemistry I (GE) and General Chemistry I Lab (GE) | 5 |
| CHE 1053 and CHE 1053L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE 2013 and CHE 2013L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Lab | 3 |
| CHE 2094 and CHE 2094L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 2096 and CHE 2096L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| MTH 1064 and MTH 1064L | Calculus I (GE) and Calculus I Lab (GE) | 4 |
| MTH 1074 and MTH 1074L | Calculus II and Calculus II Lab | 4 |
| PHY 2044 and PHY 2044L | University Physics I (GE) and University Physics I Lab (GE) | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L | University Physics II and University Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| CHE 3025 and CHE 3025L | Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Lab | 4 |
| CHE 3026 and CHE 3026L | Quantum Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHE 3051 and CHE 3051L | Organic Structure Elucidation and Organic Structure Elucidation Lab | 2 |
| CHE 3070 and CHE 3070L | Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 |
| CHE 4050 and CHE 4050L | Advanced Biochemistry and Advanced Biochemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHE 4053 and CHE 4054L | Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab | 3 |
| CHE 4066 | Bioinorganic Chemistry | 2 |
| CHE 4068 and CHE 4068L | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHE 4095 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Biology and Physics 3000-level or higher, Math 2000-level or higher 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Total Units | 65-66 | |
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Science and/or Math electives beyond those required for the degree must be approved by the department chair.
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Notes(s): Accepting Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)