
Ken Cheung, Ph.D.
School of Natural Sciences
Explore Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry is a central science. The study of chemistry gives us an understanding of unifying themes of natural and synthetic materials and how they shape the environment and technology.
As a chemistry major at Fresno Pacific University, you'll cover a range of topics – like organic chemistry, physics and calculus – and study under professors whose specialization ranges from pharmaceutical science to chemical engineering.
The bachelor of arts degree is more flexible, allowing you incorporate a minor, second major, study abroad program or additional electives. You’ll also be prepared to enter a single subject credential program if you plan to pursue teaching.
From the laboratory to the classroom, courses will teach you the principles of chemistry. Through the study of chemistry, you’ll learn what matters.
Department Chair: Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
The chemistry major provides students 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. Students are prepared for positions in industry and government or for advanced study in a variety of scientific disciplines.
Students may choose from two-degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree is appropriate for students who desire greater flexibility in their undergraduate coursework. This flexibility may be used to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework, including preparation as a secondary (7-12) high school science teacher. 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 along with the option of studying and completing a Biochemistry emphasis.
Main Campus Fresno
Must be taken for a minimum of 2 units
This academic program is available as a three-year bachelor's degree or as a standard four-year bachelor’s degree. View more information about the three-year option.
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 three 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.
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
HIST 120 | Ancient Civilizations | 4 |
Humanities/Social Science | 3 | |
HIST 150 | American Civilization | 3 |
Total units | 10 |
Fall
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
HIST 140 | Modern Civilizations | 4 |
Biblical Literature | 3 | |
EDUC 638 | Health Education for Teachers | 2 |
Elective | 1 | |
Total units | 10 |
Fall
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
Fresno Pacific University’s accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702
ugadmis@fresno.edu
Chemistry (AS-T) to Chemistry, B.A.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units
For those students who have applied to FPU’s traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
Former FPU students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to FPU:
Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from FPU. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
Students wishing to audit a class at FPU may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. FPU guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
FPU guarantees a student with an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) from the California Community College system, can complete their degree in just two years. If a student meets the qualification requirements, fulfills the responsibilities under the program, and are unable to complete their major in a 2-year period, FPU will assume all additional tuition costs needed to complete their undergraduate degree at FPU.
Total Cost Item | Amount |
---|---|
12-18 units (full time) per year | $34,960 |
Student body fee | $598 |
Total Tuition and Fees | $35,548 |
Room | $5,018 |
Board | $5,130 |
Total Tuition, Fees & Board | $45,696 |
Per-Unit Costs | Amount |
---|---|
Per unit / Overload | $1,248 |
Summer Session | $500 |
Private Music Instruction | $400 |
Total Cost Item | Amount |
---|---|
12-18 units (full time) per year | $33,614 |
Student body fee | $574 |
Total Tuition and Fees | $34,188 |
Room and Board | $8,884 |
Total Tuition, Fees & Board | $43,072 |
Per-Unit Costs | Amount |
---|---|
Per unit / Overload | $1,218 |
Summer Session | $400 |
Private Music Instruction | $400 |
Total Cost Item | Amount |
---|---|
12-18 units (full time) per year | $32,954 |
Student body fee | $498 |
Total Tuition and Fees | $33,452 |
Room and Board | $8,710 |
Total Tuition, Fees & Board | $42,162 |
Per-Unit Costs | Amount |
---|---|
Per unit / Overload | $1,177 |
Summer Session | $300 |
Private Music Instruction | $400 |
Module* | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Modules | $4,313 | $4,313 |
Jost Modules | $4,619 | $4,619 |
* Full Access Meal Plan Included in Cost (Full Access Required)
Suites & Houses | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Room only | $2,068 | $2,068 |
Room-70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $2,719 | $2,719 |
Room - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $3,276 | $3,276 |
Room - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Jost Hall (4 person), Willow Gardens (4 person) & Kriegbaum Apartments (3 person) | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Apartment - Room only | $2,694 | $2,694 |
Apartment - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $3,345 | $3,345 |
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $3,902 | $3,902 |
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) | $5,026 | $5,026 |
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Apartments - Room only | $3,306 | $3,306 |
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $3,958 | $3,958 |
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) | $4,514 | $4,514 |
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) | $5,639 | $5,639 |
Stand-Alone Meal Plans | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
70 Block | $651 | $651 |
140 Block | $1,208 | $1,208 |
Full Access Meal Plan | $2,332 | $2,332 |
* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Based on a student’s academic GPA. Academic GPA’s are calculated by FPU on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name | GPA | Amount |
---|---|---|
Paragon | Full Tuition | |
President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.
Name | GPA | Amount |
---|---|---|
Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Name | Amount |
---|---|
Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
Music | $400 to $10,000 |
Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Name | Amount |
---|---|
FPU Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Name | Amount |
---|---|
Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Name | Amount |
---|---|
Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
Workstudy | Contingent on employment |
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
Alexandra Green
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend FPU. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but FPU helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Now that you’ve seen the financial aid opportunities available to FPU students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend Fresno Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your FPU Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.
With this degree, you'll gain the foundation for a broad range of careers in the sciences and beyond. You'll also be well-prepared for medical and graduate studies, including teacher credential programs, and master's and doctoral research.
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.