University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

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Field of Concentration in Chemistry, B.S.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)
NOTE: CHEM 121 or CHEM 121A /CHEM 121L and CHEM 122 or CHEM 122A /CHEM 122L are also acceptable.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

Recommended Major Capstone: CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I (3 units)
One additional Capstone course outside the Chemistry Department.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. Some Diversity courses may also be used to satisfy other Core Curriculum requirements.

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (43-44 units)

A. Required Chemistry Courses (23 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (0 units) (Unites counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry (4 units)
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
CHEM 347 - Lab Tech Org Chem I (2 units)
CHEM 348 - Lab Tech Org Chem II (2 units)
CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)

B. Required Related Courses (12 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Mathematics section above.)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
PHYS 151R - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)
PHYS 152R - Gen Physics II & Lab (4 units)

C. Elective Chemical Science courses (8-9 units)

Select from the following courses, taking one laboratory course:

BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units)
CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3 units)
CHEM 435R - Chemical Synthesis (3 units)
CHEM 442 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 units)
CHEM 443R - Organic Spectroscopy and Structure (2 units)
CHEM 444 - Organic Structure Determination Laboratory (1 to 2 units)
CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry (3 units)
CHEM 450 - Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 units)
CHEM 455 - Instrumental Analysis (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (32-38 units)

One year of foreign language is recommended.

VI. Total Units (120 units)

NOTE: A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 40 units numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule A

Example for students who place into MATH 181 in first semester and who wish to accelerate science prerequisites.

A. First Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
SCI 110 - First Year Experience I: Science and Mathematics (1 unit)
Core Curriculum Social Science or Fine Arts (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science or Fine Arts (3 units)
General Elective (1 unit)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
CHEM 347 - Lab Tech Org Chem I (2 units)
PHYS 151R - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
CHEM 348 - Lab Tech Org Chem II (2 units)
PHYS 152R - Gen Physics II & Lab (4 units)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry (4 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
General Elective (5 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
Chemical science elective (laboratory course from list III C) (2 units)
General Electives (10 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
Chemical science elective (see list III C) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Major Capstone (CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I is recommended) (3 units)
General Electives (6 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Chemical science elective (see list III C) (3 units)
Non-Chemistry Core Curriculum Capstone (selected to also satisfy Core Curriculum Diversity requirement) (3 units)
General Electives (9 units)