B.A. Chemistry

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry prepares students for careers that require a foundational knowledge of chemistry, in areas such as business, policy, or education. It can also serve as preparation for professional programs in medicine and health-related fields.

Degree Roadmap

B.A. Chemistry Roadmap

Year 1 Fall

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 111L General Chemistry Lab I (2)
MATH 130 Calculus I (4)
General Elective (GE)

Year 1 Spring

CHEM 112 General Chemistry II (5)
MATH 131 Calculus II (3)
General Elective (GE)

Year 2 Fall

CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (5)
General Elective (GE)

Year 2 Spring

CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 220 Quantitative Analysis (4)
General Elective (GE)

Year 3 Fall

CHEM 340 Survey of Biochemistry (3)
PHYS 125 Principles of Physics I (4)
General Elective (GE)

Year 3 Spring

CHEM 320 Bioanalytical & Forensic Instrumentation (3)
PHYS 126 Principles of Physics II (4)
General Elective (GE)

Year 4 Fall

CHEM 350 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 470 Chemical Literature (1)
Major Elective
General Elective (GE)

Year 4 Spring

Major Elective
General Elective (GE)

Major Elective

Choose from the following for a minimum of six units total:

CHEM 311 Computers in Chemistry (3)
CHEM 410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 415 Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2)
CHEM 420 Instrumental Analysis (3)
CHEM 425 Environmental Chemistry (4)
CHEM 430 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)