Chemistry, B.S.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is intended for students who plan a career in chemistry. The B.S. is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Students who satisfactorily complete this program are recommended by the department for certification as graduate chemists by the American Chemical Society. The B.S. prepares students to enter the job market or for graduate study leading to an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.

Note: Chemistry majors may not take courses listed in the major or additional requirements for CR/NC grades.

The B.S. Chemistry Major Requirements (46 units)

Core Program

CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 1A Units: 3
CHEM 1AL - General Chemistry Laboratory 1A Units: 2
CHEM 1B - General Chemistry 1B Units: 3
CHEM 1BL - General Chemistry Laboratory 1B Units: 2
CHEM 102 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 106 - Analytical Measurements Laboratory Units: 4
OR
CHEM 106S - Instrumental Analysis in Industrial Settings Units: 4
CHEM 110A - Physical Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 110B - Physical Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 111 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Units: 3
CHEM 123 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 124 - Synthesis and Characterization Units: 2
CHEM 128A - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 128B - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 129A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
CHEM 129B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
CHEM 155A - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Units: 3

Additional Requirements (23 units)

MATH 75 - Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 76 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 77 - Calculus III Units: 4
PHYS 4A - Mechanics and Wave Motion Units: 3
PHYS 4AL - Laboratory in Mechanics and Wave Motion Units: 1
PHYS 4B - Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat Units: 3
PHYS 4BL - Laboratory in Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat Units: 1
PHYS 4C - Light and Modern Physics Units: 3

General Education Requirements (48 units)

Other Requirements (9 units)

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing

Total Units: 120*

* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies) Recommended: CHEM 140T , CHEM 155B , CHEM 156 , CHEM 160H , CHEM 190

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. Of the 48 required General Education units, 4 units will be satisfied by PHYS 4A and PHYS 4AL in G.E. Breadth B1, and 3 units of MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation B4. Consult the department chair or faculty advisor for details.