Natural Sciences - Chemistry Option, B.A.

The College of Science and Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

The B.A. in Natural Sciences Chemistry Option serves to establish subject matter competency through coursework as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), which waives the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET), and streamlines the process for students to enter the Single Subject Teaching Credential program in Science. This degree program is primarily designed for students who plan to become middle or high school science teachers; however, the program is also suitable for students who have interest in other science career options. Please contact CSM Advising and Resources Center (ARC) at 559.278.4150 for advising and more information.

Major Requirements (67-68 units)

Core Requirements (36 units)

Math

MATH 75 - Calculus I Units: 4 (Area 2)

Natural Science

NSCI 106 - Reigning Theories of Science Units: 3

Physical Science

PSCI 21 - Elementary Astronomy Units: 4

Chemistry Option (31-32 units)

PHYS 2A - General Physics Units: 4 (see note 1)
PHYS 2B - General Physics Units: 4 (see note 1)
MATH 76 - Calculus II Units: 4
CHEM 128A - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 102 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Units: 5
OR
CHEM 105 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Units: 4
CHEM 108 - Introductory Physical Chemistry Units: 4
CHEM 128B - Organic Chemistry Units: 3
CHEM 129A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Units: 2
CHEM 150 - General Biochemistry Units: 3
OR
CHEM 155A - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Units: 3 (see advising note 2)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (43 units)
Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total: 120 Units*

*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements (see note 3). See advisor for details.

Advising Notes for Chemistry Option in Natural Sciences

Substitutions may be made with the permission of the appropriate department chair. PHYS 4A -PHYS 4B -PHYS 4C with labs PHYS 4AL , PHYS 4BL is recommended instead of PHYS 2A -PHYS 2B for those students well-prepared for physics.
If a student selects CHEM 150 , it is important to note CHEM 128B is a pre-requisite. Students should take CHEM 128B before enrolling in CHEM 150 .
This total assumes that students in this option will maximize 12 units required for the major that also may be applied to fulfill General Education requirements as follows: CHEM 1A (Area 5A), BIOL 1A (Area 5B), EES 168 (Area UD 2/UD 5), and MATH 75 (Area 2). Consult your major advisor for details.

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