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.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Lower-Division Requirements
CHE 1052 & 1052L	General Chemistry I (GE) and General Chemistry I Lab (GE)	5
CHE 1053 & 1053L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
CHE 2013 & 2013L	Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Lab	3
CHE 2094 & 2094L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab	4
CHE 2096 & 2096L	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab	4
MTH 1064	Calculus I (GE)	4
MTH 1074	Calculus II	4
PHY 2044 & 2044L	University Physics I (GE) and University Physics I Lab (GE)	4
PHY 2054 & 2054L	University Physics II and University Physics II Lab	4
Upper-Division Requirements
CHE 3025 & 3025L	Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Lab	4
CHE 3026 & 3026L	Quantum Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry Lab	4
CHE 3051 & 3051L	Organic Structure Elucidation and Organic Structure Elucidation Lab	2
CHE 3070 & 3070L	Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab	2
CHE 4050 & 4050L	Advanced Biochemistry and Advanced Biochemistry Lab	4
CHE 4053 & CHE 4054L	Advanced Organic Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab	3
CHE 4066	Bioinorganic Chemistry	2
CHE 4068 & 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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Recommended: CHE 4099, MTH 2033, MTH 2074

Notes(s): Accepting Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)