University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 21, 2024

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Chemistry - Pre-Medical 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 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 121A /CHEM 121L and 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.

Recommended: PSY 101 - General Psychology .

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.

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 College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (60-63 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) (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 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
* CHEM 241 and CHEM 242 with CHEM 443R (listed below in Chemical Science Electives) is an acceptable substitute for CHEM 341 and CHEM 342 .

B. Required Related Courses (27 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)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)

C. Chemical Sciences Electives (4-6 units)

Choose from the following list, including one laboratory course:

CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3 units)
CHEM 424 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (2 units)
CHEM 435R - Chemical Synthesis (3 units)
CHEM 437 - Separation Chemistry and Metallurgy of the Rare Earths (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)
CHEM 492 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry (3 units)
BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units)
* CHEM 443R required if CHEM 241 and CHEM 242 is used for CHEM 341 and CHEM 342 .

D. Bioscience Electives (6-7 units)

Choose from the following (recommended: BIOL 453 /MICR 453 ):

BIOL 251 - General Microbiology (4 units)
BIOL 315R - Cell Biology (3 units)
BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology (3 units) OR
BCH 405 - Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 453 - Immunology (3 units) OR
MICR 453 - Immunology (3 units)
BCH 413 - Molecular Biophysics (3 units)
BCH 417 - Metabolic Regulation (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (13-24 units)

One semester of statistics and one year of foreign language is recommended.

VI. Total Units (120 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

First 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 Fine Arts or Social Sciences (recommended: PSY 101 - General Psychology ) (3 units)
SCI 110 - First Year Experience I: Science and Mathematics (1 unit) (Recommended)

Second 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 Fine Arts or Social Sciences (recommended: PSY 101 - General Psychology ) (3 units)
General Elective (1 unit)

B. Second Year

First 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)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)

Second 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)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)

C. Third Year

First 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)
BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
General Electives (3 units)

Second Semester (15 units)

CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
General Elective (2 units)

D. Fourth Year

First Semester (15 units)

Chemical Science Elective (see list III. C.) (2-3 units)
Bioscience Elective (see list III. D. - BIOL 453 /MICR 453 recommended) (3 units)
Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
General Electives (statistics course recommended) (3-4 units)

Second Semester (15 units)

Chemical Science Electives (including laboratory course from list III. C.) (2-3 units)
Bioscience Elective (see list III. D.) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (recommended: CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I ) (3 units)
General Electives (6-7 units)