The curriculum leading to the A.B. degree offers a substantive program in chemistry while allowing students the freedom to take more courses in other disciplines and pursue a broad liberal arts education.
The minimum number of units required for the Chemistry Bachelor of Arts is 79.
Preparatory Subject Matter: 36-39 Units
General Chemistry (12 units):
Choose a series:
- CHE 2A-2B-2C
- CHE 4A-4B-4C
Physics (12-15 units):
Choose a series:
- PHY 7A-7B-7C
- PHY 9A-9B-9C
Calculus (12 units):
Choose a series:
- MAT 17A-17B-17C
- MAT 19A-19B-19C
- MAT 21A-21B-21C
Depth Subject Matter: 43 Units
Analytical Chemistry (4 units):
- CHE 105
Physical Chemistry (6-12 units):
Choose a series:
- CHE 107A-107B
- CHE 110A-110B-110C
Inorganic Chemistry (3 units):
- CHE 124A
Organic Chemistry (12-13 units):
Choose a series:
- CHE 118A-118B-118C
- CHE 128A-128B-128C and CHE 129A-129B
Upper Division Units in Chemistry or Related Areas (11-18 units):
To reach at least 43 total units of upper-division major coursework, students must take additional upper-division Chemistry coursework. Depending on which physical and organic series are chosen, this will be between 11 and 18 additional upper-division units. For a list of pre-approved courses in related areas, see AB in Chemistry - Approved Electives. If interested in taking courses not on this list, they must be approved in advance by the major adviser.
Total Units for the Major: 79-82 Units