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Aug 02, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Chemistry, BS
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The bachelor of science (B.S.) chemistry major provides a solid foundation for students pursuing careers in technically intensive fields or graduate study.
Learning Outcomes
Students graduating in the chemistry majors will:
- USE molecular theory and physical principles to explain and predict chemical and physical phenomena in all areas of the discipline (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry).
- APPLY principles of chemical reasoning to solve qualitative and quantitative problems or questions.
- DESIGN, PERFORM, and INTERPRET laboratory experiments with both modern instrumentation and classical techniques, using safe and responsible lab practices.
- DOCUMENT and COMMUNICATE scientific information and experimental work.
- IDENTIFY and UTILIZE credible scientific literature.
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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 are 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 mentored research 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. |
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