Chemistry and Biochemistry

CHEMISTRY (CH25)

Requirements for the CHEMISTRY B.S. Degree

The Chemistry major provides a broad introduction for the biochemistry, organic, physical, or inorganic student as well as those who prefer not to specialize. This major will enable a student to pursue further studies in chemistry or in related fields of science, medicine, or engineering.



The following courses must be taken for a letter grade:

Lower-Division Requirements
  1. General chemistry including laboratory (CHEM 6A-6C or 6AH-6CH and 7L, or equivalent).
  2. Calculus (MATH 20A-20D, or equivalent).
  3. Calculus-based physics including laboratory (PHYS 2A-2B and 2D or equivalent, and either 2BL, 2CL or 2DL.    PHYS 2CL is recommended and is accessible without PHYS 2C.  PHYS 2CL is the prerequisite for CHEM 105A).
Upper-Division Requirements
  1. Three quarters of organic chemistry (CHEM 140A-C).
  2. Three quarters of physical chemistry (CHEM 131–133).
  3. Two quarters of inorganic chemistry (CHEM 120A-120B).
  4. One quarter of biochemistry (CHEM 114A).
  5. Six laboratory courses (CHEM 100A, 143AH or 143A, 143B, 105A and two of the following: CHEM 100B/BL, 105B, 108, 109, 123, 143C, or 143D).
  6. Three additional four-unit upper-division or graduate courses in chemistry and biochemistry or related areas. One CHEM 195 or 199 may be petitioned.


Suggested Program for Chemistry B.S. Major

(Talk to your college for planning general education courses)

Many courses have enforced prerequisites or are offered once per year.

FALL

WINTER

SPRING
FRESHMAN YEAR
CHEM 6A CHEM 6B CHEM 6C
MATH 20A MATH 20B CHEM 7L


MATH 20C



SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHEM 100A CHEM 140B CHEM 140
CHEM 140A CHEM 143A CHEM 143B
MATH 20D PHYS 2A PHYS 2B



JUNIOR YEAR
CHEM 120A CHEM 120B CHEM 105A
CHEM 133 CHEM 131 CHEM 132
PHYS 2D PHYS 2CL



SENIOR YEAR
CHEM 114A Elective Lab Elective
Elective Lab Elective Elective



* Best time to study abroad.  Education Abroad Program deadlines for upcoming year vary by country.  See EAP website.   See the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Advisor for assistance in planning to study abroad.


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