Chemistry, BS

The bachelor of science (B.S.) chemistry major provides a solid foundation for students pursuing careers in technically intensive fields or graduate study.

Lower Division Chemistry

The following lower-division chemistry courses are required for the major.

Mathematics

The following mathematics courses are required for the major. Please also see the note regarding math courses below.

Physics

Two semesters of physics is required for the major

Biology

Students must take either an introductory biology course or take a co-requisite course alongside Biochem 301. Students with strong high school or college biology preparation who obtain instructor approval to enroll in BIOCHEM 301 may waive this requirement for the Chemistry BS major.

Upper Division Courses

The following upper-division courses are required

Chemistry Elective

Take at least 3 units of electives from the following list. Multiple independent study courses can be combined to satisfy this requirement.

Notes

*Note regarding Math requirements: Exposure to multivariable calculus (MATH 239 ) is recommended preparation for CHEM 430 and 440, and strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school in chemistry.

*BIOL 311 may be substituted for BIOCHEM 301 by petition. BIOL 311 requires prerequisite courses that may need to be taken separately.