As a chemistry major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll gain an understanding of the unifying themes, as well as the diversity, of natural and synthetic materials and their importance within the environment and technology Choose between two degree programs to focus your studies on your interests. The Bachelor of Arts degree will allow for greater flexibility in your undergraduate coursework whether you’re studying analytical chemistry or general physics. This flexibility may be used to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework.
Highlights
- Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction
- Research-based courses allow for hands on experience and emphasize learning outside of the textbook
- Faculty with experience ranging from chemical engineering to physical chemistry
Career opportunities
You will be prepared for positions in industry and government or for advanced study in a variety of scientific disciplines. Common careers for chemists include teacher, researcher, forensic and environmental scientist. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate study, including teacher credential programs and master’s research
Transferring to Fresno Pacific
FPU is a partner school with Transferology, a web-based tool that allows you to match the courses you’ve already taken with FPU programs. Visit Transferology.com to create an account and get started.

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information
- Chemistry (AS-T) to Chemistry, B.A.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BS co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4) [replaces BIOL-100]
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4)
- PHYS 130 University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 131 University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units
Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
General Education Prerequisites
Code | Title | Units |
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BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
MATH 210 | Calculus I | 4 |
Required Courses (45 Units)
Code | Title | Units |
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CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 311 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 312L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM 313L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
CHEM 321 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 321L | Inorganic Chemistry Lab | 0 |
CHEM 350 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
CHEM 350L | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 0 |
CHEM 496 | Chemistry Research Must be taken for a minimum of 2 units | 1 - 4 |
MATH 220 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHYS 120 PHYS 130 | General Physics I or University Physics I | 4 or 4 |
PHYS 121 PHYS 131 | General Physics II or University Physics II | 4 or 4 |
CHEM 498 | Chemistry Senior Thesis | 1 |
Select 8 additional units of upper-division chemistry.
3-Year Degree Option
This academic program is available as a 3-year bachelor's degree or as a standard 4-year bachelor’s degree. View more information about the 3-year option.
Sample Curriculum Map
Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in 3 years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.
- Year 1
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
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CP 152 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
BIB 100 | Jesus and the Christian Community | 3 |
CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
KIN 120 | Concepts of Wellness | 3 |
| Humanities/Social Science | 3 |
| Written/Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total units | 17 |
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
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CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Written/Oral Communication | 3 |
PSY 120 | General Psychology | 3 |
MATH 210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total units | 17 |
Summer
Code | Title | Units |
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HIST 120 | Ancient Civilizations | 4 |
| Humanities/Social Science | 3 |
HIST 150 | American Civilization | 3 |
| Total units | 10 |
- Year 2
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
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CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 312L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
LA 385 | Critical Approaches to Teaching | 3 |
MATH 220 | Calculus II | 4 |
CHEM 450 or CHEM 460 | Intrumental Analysis or Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| Total units | 16 |
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
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CHEM 311 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 313L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
CHEM 340 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
HIST 130 | Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations | 4 |
CHEM 496 | Chemistry Research | 2 |
THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| Total units | 17 |
Summer
Code | Title | Units |
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HIST 140 | Modern Civilizations | 4 |
| Biblical Literature | 3 |
EDUC 638 | Health Education for Teachers | 2 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total units | 11 |
- Year 3
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
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PHYS 120 or PHYS 130 | Physics I or University Physics I | 4 |
CHEM 350 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 4 |
PSY 355 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PE | 1 |
| Total units | 17 |
Spring
Code | Title | Units |
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PHYS 121 or PHYS 131 | Physics II or University Physics II | 4 |
CHEM 321 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 498 | Chemistry Senior Thesis | 1 |
BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
EDUC 605 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total units | 16 |
Total Units: 120
Program director
Ken Cheung, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Program Director, Chemistry
Faculty
Jonathan Dick, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Sciences
Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biology, Program Director, Pharmaceutical Science, Pre-Health Sciences & Biology B.A.