The general B.S. degree in Chemistry is the one chemistry program offered by our department that is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students in this program pursue a strong foundation in math and physics, in addition to chemistry, taking the higher level sequences of all course options. This degree provides a strong foundation in experimental processes, instrumentation, and quantitative analysis. Students will be well-prepared to apply their chemistry knowledge to a wide array of applications, including environmental, pharmaceutical, materials, and industrial chemistry.
Graduates will be able to successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, a scientific career in government or industry, a teaching career in the school systems or other related career tracks.
The minimum number of units required for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is 107 units.
Preparatory Subject Matter: 53-54 Units
General Chemistry (15 units):
- CHE 4A-4B-4C
Physics (15 units):
- PHY 9A-9B-9C (9D may be taken, but is not required)
Calculus (16 units):
- MAT 21A-21B-21C-21D
Linear Algebra (4 units):
Choose one:
- MAT 22A-22AL
- MAT/BIS 27A
Differential Equations (3-4 units):
Choose one:
- MAT 22B
- MAT/BIS 27B
Depth Subject Matter: 54 Units
Biochemistry (3 units):
- CHE 108
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis (12 units):
- CHE 105-115-125
Physical Chemistry (12 units):
- CHE 110A-110B-110C
Organic Chemistry (15 units):
- CHE 128A-128B-128C
- CHE 129A-129B-129C
Inorganic Chemistry (8 units):
- CHE 124A, 124L
- CHE 124B or 124C
Upper Division Chemistry Elective(s) (4 units):
- At least 4 upper-division units in Chemistry. CHE 199 or 194H strongly encouraged; may include units earned from CHE 197T.
Total Units for the Major: 107-108 Units