The chemistry major will provide you with an understanding of the unifying themes, as well as the diversity, of natural and synthetic materials and their importance within the environment and technology. You will be prepared for positions in industry and government or for advanced study in a variety of scientific disciplines. The B.S. degree is appropriate for those who seek greater depth of foundational coursework in supporting fields, additional breadth within the major and a research capstone.
Highlights
- Small class sizes
- Emphasis on research
- Faculty who are experts in their field and who care about their students
Career opportunities
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.
Program director
Ken Cheung, Ph.D.
Course listing
General Education Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | General Biology: Cells and Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus I | 4 |
Required Courses (57 Units)
Chemistry Core
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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 450 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 450L | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 0 |
| CHEM 460 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 460L | Physical Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CHEM 496 | Chemistry Research | 1 |
| CHEM 498 | Chemistry Senior Thesis | 1 |
- Select 4 additional units of upper-division chemistry.
Supporting Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 220 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 335 | Linear Algebra 3 | or |
| MATH 345 | Numerical Analysis 3 | or |
| MATH 365 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 130 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 131 | University Physics II | 4 |
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