| |
Sep 18, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Chemistry, BA
|
|
The bachelor of arts (B.A.) chemistry major provides students the flexibility to undertake a minor, prepare for a single-subject teaching credential, or complete courses for medical or professional school. It can also prepare students for employment with a number of firms in the scientific and medical arenas.
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.
|
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 Upper Division Courses
The following upper-division courses are required Chemistry Elective
Take at least 5 units of 300 or 400-level Chemistry courses. 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. |
|
|