University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 26, 2024

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Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. in Chem.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-44 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 takeENG 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 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 (3 units)
One additional General Capstone outside of the Chemistry Department.

H. Diversity (0-3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. A designated Diversity course may be taken that also satisfies another Core Curriculum requirement.

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (66-67 units)

A. Required Chemistry Courses (30-31 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) (Units 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 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3 units)
CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
CHEM 432 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 unit)
CHEM 443R - Organic Spectroscopy and Structure (2 units)
CHEM 444 - Organic Structure Determination Laboratory (1 to 2 units)
CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)

NOTE: The senior thesis for the Environmental Chemistry emphasis must involve research in environmental chemistry and may include field work.

B. Required Related Courses (26 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
(PHYS 151R - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) is an acceptable substitute for PHYS 180 and 180L.)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)
(PHYS 152R - Gen Physics II & Lab (4 units) is an acceptable substitute for PHYS 181 and 181L.)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)

C. Environmental Science Courses (10 units)

Required courses (7 units)

NRES 430 - Analysis of Environmental Contaminants (3 units)
NRES 431 - Analysis of Environmental Contaminants Laboratory (1 unit)
NRES 433 - Environmental Chemicals: Exposure, Transport and Fate (3 units)

Select one of the following courses (3 units):

NRES 432 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology (3 units)
GEOL 416 - Environmental Geochemistry (3 units)
ATMS 412 - Introduction to Air Pollution (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (9-18 units)

One year of foreign language recommended

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Students completing the B.S. in Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry Emphasis receive ACS certification.

VII. Recommended Schedule

Example for students seeking an ACS-certified degree with the Environmental Chemistry Specialization. Assumes placement into MATH 181 in first semester. Please see department advisor for individualized schedule.

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)
Core Curriculum Social Science or Fine Arts (3 units)
SCI 110 - First Year Experience I: Science and Mathematics (1 unit) (Recommended)

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 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
CHEM 347 - Lab Tech Org Chem I (2 units)
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units)
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (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)
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units)
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (14 units)

CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry (4 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
General Elective (1 unit)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3 units)
NRES 430 - Analysis of Environmental Contaminants (3 units)
NRES 431 - Analysis of Environmental Contaminants Laboratory (1 unit)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
General Elective (1 unit)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
CHEM 432 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 unit)
CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I (3 units)
Environmental science elective (see III C in program description above) (3 units)
Non-Chemistry Core Curriculum Capstone (selected to also satisfy Diversity requirement) (3 units)
General Elective (2 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CHEM 443R - Organic Spectroscopy and Structure (2 units)
CHEM 444 - Organic Structure Determination Laboratory (1 to 2 units)
NRES 433 - Environmental Chemicals: Exposure, Transport and Fate (3 units)
General Electives (8-9 units)